From root: asa
Usage Note
Maasahin is a ma--in dispositional adjective from asa describing a person who habitually or excessively depends on others rather than acting independently. It carries a mildly critical tone and is often used to discourage over-reliance in parenting or workplace contexts.
Examples
" Maasahin ang nakababatang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My younger sibling is too reliant on others.
Literal Translation
Reliant the younger sibling my.
" Huwag kang maging maasahin sa iba. "
Natural Translation
Do not be too reliant on others.
Literal Translation
Do not you become reliant on others.
" Naging maasahin ang anak nila dahil ginagawa ng magulang ang lahat ng gawaing-bahay para sa kaniya. "
Natural Translation
Their child became overly reliant on others because the parents do all the chores for him.
Literal Translation
Became reliant the child their because doing of parents the all of housework for to him.
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