From root: asar
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-asar
nang-a-SAR
teased
Present (Incomplete)
nang-aasar
nang-a-a-SAR
teasing
Future (Contemplated)
mang-aasar
mang-a-a-SAR
will tease
Usage Note
Mang-asar is used when someone intentionally tries to annoy or provoke another person for fun or to get a reaction. It is a common part of social interaction among peers in Filipino culture, ranging from friendly banter to genuine irritation.
Examples
" Huwag mong asarin ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't tease your sibling.
Literal Translation
Don't you tease the sibling your.
" Mahilig siyang mang-asar ng kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He likes to tease friends.
Literal Translation
Fond he tease of friend.
" Mahilig siyang mang-asar ng mga bagong estudyante, kaya marami ang naiinis sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
He always loves to tease the new students, so many people get irritated with him.
Literal Translation
Fond he to-tease of the new students, so many get-irritated at him.
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