panay na pakahig (panáy na pakahíg) Filipino/Tagalog term
panáy na pakahíg
Syllables:
pa·náy na pa·ka·híg
[pa-náy na pa-ka-híg]
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adjective
Literal meaning: always scratching towards self
Filipino meaning:
- gusto laging nakakatanggap pero ayaw magbigay
English meaning:
- always want to receive but does not reciprocate
Example:
- Ang taong panáy na pakahíg ang ugali ay nilalayuan ng tao.
English translation:
- People avoid a person who want to receive always but does not reciprocate.