tisuring bato (tisuring bató) Filipino/Tagalog term
tisuring bató
Syllables:
ti·su·ring ba·tó
[ti-su-ring ba-tó]
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adjective
Literal meaning: stone that is always stepped upon
Filipino meaning:
- taong laging hinahamak o inaalipusta
English meaning:
- a person who is often belittled or insulted
Example:
- Ang mga taong mahirap ang karaniwang tisuring bató.
English translation:
- People with limited means are usually belittled.
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English translation:
- to compliment
- to praise
- admired