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    Sosa (en. Sosu)

    /so-sá/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of sleeping medicinal plant with fruit that looks like small berries.
    The sosa can be found in the forests of the country.
    Ang sosa ay makikita sa mga kagubatan ng bansa.
    A form of excavation in alleys or areas with high soil density.
    The sosa exists in roads that are hard to reach.
    Umiiral ang sosa sa mga daan na mahirap abutin.

    Etymology

    Spanish language and Native Filipino language

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Used to hardship
    Become accustomed to difficulties or trials.
    Sosa na sa kahirapan

    Related Words

    social
    Refers to living or interacting with people who have a high social status.
    sosyal

    Slang Meanings

    Too hard or far from an ideal situation.
    Life is so tough here in Manila, it’s hard during this pandemic!
    Ang buhay sosa dito sa Manila, ang hirap ngayong pandemic!
    No emotions, just chill.
    He’s so nonchalant even with problems.
    Sosa lang siya kahit na may mga problema.
    Quiet or not involved in the conversation.
    When we talked to him, he was so reserved, not really getting involved.
    Pagkausap namin siya, sosa lang siya, hindi masyadong nakikialam.