Sisihin (en. Blame)

/siˈsiːhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make an accusation or point out a mistake to someone.
He will be blamed for the damage to our project.
Siya ay sisihin dahil sa pagkasira ng ating proyekto.
A way of looking for the reason or culprit in an incident.
Sometimes, it’s unfair to blame others for mistakes.
Minsan, hindi ito makatarungan na sisihin ang iba sa mga pagkakamali.
Searching for someone's faults or shortcomings.
One must learn not to blame others for one's own mistakes.
Dapat matutong huwag sisihin ang iba sa sariling pagkakamali.

Etymology

from the root 'sisi', meaning 'to blame' or 'to accuse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't blame others
Don't point the fault to another person.
Huwag sisihin ang iba
Blame yourself
Indicates taking responsibility for oneself.
Sisihin mo ang sarili mo

Related Words

blame
Expression of regret or accusation.
sisi

Slang Meanings

to blame
If you're not ready for everything, don't blame me.
Kung hindi mo ready ang lahat, huwag kang sisihin sa akin.
mark my words
When that happens, mark my words that I was the one you invited to blame!
Kapag nangyari yan, itaga mo sa Bato na ako ang niyaya mo na sisihin!
regret
We have no one to blame but our own regrets.
Wala tayong dapat sisihin kundi ang sariling pagsisisi natin.