kaartehan
pretentiousness; fussiness
From root: arte
Usage Note
Kaartehan refers to the quality or trait of being fussy or having an affected behavior. It is frequently used in a negative sense to criticize unnecessary behavior.
Examples
" Ayoko sa kaartehan niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't like her fussiness.
Literal Translation
Dislike I to fussiness her.
" Sobra ang kaartehan niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her fussiness is too much.
Literal Translation
Too-much the fussiness his/her.
" Dahil sa kaartehan ng bida, ilang beses na inulit ang eksena bago siya nasiyahan sa kinalabasan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the lead actor's fussiness, the scene was redone several times before she was satisfied with the result.
Literal Translation
Because of the fussiness of lead, several times already repeated the scene before she satisfied at the result.
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