Sumapote (en. Simpleton)

su-ma-po-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with a simple mind who often thinks superficially.

Don't make jokes about his nature, he is a simpleton.

Huwag mo sanang gawing biro ang kanyang kalikasan, siya ay isang sumapote.

A person who can easily be won over or persuaded due to a lack of experience.

Simpletons are often deceived by simple promises.

Ang mga sumapote ay kadalasang naloloko sa mga simpleng pangako.

Tongue-in-cheek or colloquially refers to someone who is a bit naive or simple-minded.

like a simpleton

like a fool or thoughtless person

parang sumapote

simplicity

The state of being simple or easily understood.

simplicity

Crazy or nonsensical things being said.

That neighbor is so annoying, he's just talking nonsense.

Nakakaasar yung kapitbahay na yun, puro sumapote lang ang sinasabi.

Meaningless or unimportant.

Don't torture yourself over those nonsensical things.

Huwag mo nang pahirapan ang sarili mo sa mga sumapote na bagay.

A person who seems out of it or full of foolishness.

My friend sometimes seems out of it because he makes so many pointless jokes.

Yung tropa ko, minsan parang sumapote na kasi ang daming joke na walang kwenta.