magsagap ng alimuom (magsagáp ng alimuom) Filipino/Tagalog term
magsagáp ng alimuom
Syllables:
mag·sa·gáp ng a·li·mu·om
[mag-sa-gáp ng a-li-mu-om]
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verb
Also spelled as: magsagap ng alimuom
Word origin: Tagalog
Literal meaning: to inhale the vapor rising from the earth after the rain
Filipino meaning:
- pinag-uusapan ang personal na buhay ng ibang tao (bali-balita o totoo) lalo na kung ito ay malisiyoso
English meaning:
- talking about the personal details of other people's lives (rumor or fact) especially when malicious
Example:
- Si Inday ay mahilig magsagáp ng alimuom sa lansangan tuwing umaga.
English translation:
- Inday is fond of gossiping in the street every morning.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- gossiping