dramatiko
dramatíko with stress marks
dramatic
Usage Note
Dramatiko is a Spanish loanword from dramático used both in formal artistic criticism and in casual speech to describe someone who overreacts or exaggerates emotions. In colloquial Tagalog, calling someone dramatiko usually implies they are being overly theatrical rather than genuinely distressed.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging dramatiko. "
Natural Translation
Don't be dramatic.
Literal Translation
Don't you be dramatic.
" Huwag kang maging dramatiko — maliit lang ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
Don't be so dramatic — it's just a small wound.
Literal Translation
Don't you be dramatic — small only the wound.
" Masyado siyang dramatiko kapag may kaunting sakit, kaya hindi na kami masyadong naniniwala sa kanyang mga reklamo. "
Natural Translation
He's overly dramatic whenever he has a slight illness, so we no longer really believe his complaints.
Literal Translation
Too he dramatic when has slight sickness, so not anymore we too believing in his complaints.
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