kaduda-duda
suspicious or questionable
From root: duda
Usage Note
Kaduda-duda describes a situation, behavior, or person that seems fishy or untrustworthy. It is very common in news reporting and casual storytelling.
Examples
" Kaduda-duda ang lalaking iyon. "
Natural Translation
That man is suspicious.
Literal Translation
Suspicious the man that.
" May kaduda-duda na nangyari. "
Natural Translation
Something suspicious happened.
Literal Translation
There-is suspicious that happened.
" Kaduda-duda ang kilos ng bisita kaya tahimik siyang binantayan ng mga guwardiya buong gabi. "
Natural Translation
The visitor's behavior was suspicious, so the guards quietly watched him all night.
Literal Translation
Suspicious the conduct of-the visitor so quietly him watched by-the guards whole night.
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