To insult subtly or indirectly (tl. Patamain)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Huwag kang patamain sa kanya.
Don't insult subtly or indirectly him.
Context: daily life Siya ay nag patamain sa kanyang kaibigan.
He insulted subtly or indirectly his friend.
Context: daily life Minsan, nag patamain ang mga tao nang hindi nila alam.
Sometimes, people insult subtly or indirectly without knowing it.
Context: society Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nakaroon siya ng pagkakataon na patamain ang kanyang boss sa meeting.
He had a chance to insult subtly or indirectly his boss during the meeting.
Context: work Minsan, ang mga biro ay nagiging patamain na hindi sinasadya.
Sometimes, jokes become insults subtly or indirectly unintentionally.
Context: culture Maging maingat ka sa iyong mga salita, dahil maaari kang patamain ng hindi mo alam.
Be careful with your words, as you might insult subtly or indirectly without realizing it.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang estilo ng pagpapahayag ay puno ng patamain, na mahirap tukuyin.
His style of expression is full of insults subtly or indirectly, which are hard to pinpoint.
Context: culture Sa likod ng masining na mga salita ay mayroong patamain na nagtatago.
Behind artistic words lies a hidden insult subtly or indirectly.
Context: literature Kapag ginagamit mo ang patamain, maaaring masakit ito ngunit mabuti ang iyong layunin.
When using insults subtly or indirectly, it might be painful, but your intention is good.
Context: society