Uyamin (en. To scold)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Speaking angrily or unpleasantly to someone.
When he saw his child making a mistake, he scolded him.
Nang makita niya ang kanyang anak na nagkamali, siya ay nag-uyamin sa kanya.
Pointing out the wrongful actions of a person.
He needs to scold his friend about his behavior.
Kailangan niyang uyamin ang kanyang kaibigan tungkol sa kanyang asal.
The act of reprimanding or complaining about others.
He expressed his disappointment through scolding.
Ipinahayag niya ang kanyang pagkadismaya sa pamamagitan ng pag-uyamin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Scold me
A statement asking for attention or perspective from others.
Uyamin mo ako
Related Words
rebuke
A term referring to reprimanding or scolding someone.
saway
visit/rebuke
Criticism or correction of a wrongdoing.
sita
Slang Meanings
A person who is overly obsessed with beautiful or attractive things.
Wow, Jake is such a uyamin who can't resist the stunning displays at the mall!
Grabe si Jake, parang uyamin na hindi makatiis sa mga pipi sa mall!
A person who is choosy or very selective about friends or relationships.
Anna is such a uyamin, she doesn't just befriend anyone.
Si Anna, uyamin talaga, hindi basta-basta nakikipagkaibigan.