talu-sira (talu-sirâ) Filipino/Tagalog term
talu-sirâ
Syllables:
ta·lu-si·râ
[ta-lu-si-râ]
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adjective
Literal meaning: defeated broken
Filipino meaning:
- hindi tumutupad sa usapan o kasunduan
- madaling sumira sa pangako
English meaning:
- does not come up to one's word or to an agreement
- one who easily breaks a promise
Example:
- Si Samuel ay kilalang talu-sirâ, huwag kang sososyo sa naisip niyang bagong negosyo.
English translation:
- Samuel is known as someone who does not come up to one's word, don't dare join his new business venture.
Antonym(s):
English translation:
- gentleman's agreement