pabaya
pabayâ with stress marks
careless; negligent
From root: baya
Usage Note
Pabaya is derived from baya with the prefix pa-, describing a person who is neglectful, irresponsible, or indifferent to their duties. It carries a clear moral judgment and is commonly used to reprimand someone for failing to fulfill obligations, especially in parenting, work, or caretaking contexts.
Examples
" Pabaya siya sa gawain. "
Natural Translation
She is careless with her chores.
Literal Translation
Careless she in-the chore.
" Hindi sila pabaya sa kanilang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
They are not careless in their work.
Literal Translation
Not they careless in their work.
" Kahit gaano siya kapagod sa trabaho, ayaw niyang maging pabaya sa pag-aalaga ng kaniyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
No matter how tired she is from work, she refuses to be negligent in caring for her children.
Literal Translation
Even how-much she how-tired in work, doesn't-want her to-become negligent in-the caring of her children.
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