angal
angál with stress marks
complaint
Usage Note
Angal refers to a verbal complaint or protest, often with a tone of persistent grumbling. It is commonly used when someone repeatedly voices dissatisfaction about a situation. The verb form is umaangal or mag-angal. In everyday speech it can carry a mildly negative connotation, implying the complainant is being unreasonable.
Examples
" Wala akong angal sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I have no complaint about you.
Literal Translation
None I-have complaint at you.
" Wala akong angal sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I have no complaint about work.
Literal Translation
None I-have complaint in work.
" Marami siyang angal sa bagong patakaran, pero hindi naman siya gumagawa ng anumang mungkahi para ayusin ito. "
Natural Translation
He/She has many complaints about the new policy, but he/she does not actually offer any suggestions to fix it.
Literal Translation
Many his/her complaint at new policy, but not actually he/she making of any suggestion to fix this.
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