From root: dahil
Usage Note
Madahilan describes a person who frequently makes up excuses for their actions or for failing to do something.
Examples
" Madahilan ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is full of excuses.
Literal Translation
Excuse-prone the sibling my.
" Huwag kang maging madahilan. "
Natural Translation
Don't be excuse-prone.
Literal Translation
Don't you become excuse-prone.
" Mahirap pagkatiwalaan ang taong madahilan dahil lagi siyang may dahilan kapag may pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to trust someone who is excuse-prone because they always have an excuse whenever there's a mistake.
Literal Translation
Hard to-be-trusted the person excuse-prone because always he has reason when has mistake.
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