From root: dinig
Usage Note
Padinig (often spoken as parinig) refers to a statement made indirectly, intended for someone nearby to overhear as a hint or insinuation.
Examples
" Huwag kang magbigay ng padinig. "
Natural Translation
Don't make indirect remarks.
Literal Translation
Don't you give of indirect-remark.
" Huwag mo akong bigyan ng padinig. "
Natural Translation
Don't make indirect remarks to me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me give of indirect remark.
" Sa halip na harapin ako nang tuwiran, padinig na lamang siya kapag may hindi siya nagugustuhan sa ginagawa ko. "
Natural Translation
Instead of confronting me directly, she just makes indirect remarks whenever there is something she dislikes about what I do.
Literal Translation
In place that confront me directly, indirect-remark just only she when has not she liking in doing my.
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