panggulo
nuisance or distraction
From root: gulo
Usage Note
Panggulo refers to a person or object that serves as a distraction or a cause of minor annoyance. It is often used to tell someone to stop interfering.
Examples
" Ikaw ay panggulo lang. "
Natural Translation
You're just a nuisance.
Literal Translation
You are nuisance only.
" Ang bata ay panggulo sa laro. "
Natural Translation
The child is a distraction to the game.
Literal Translation
The child is nuisance in game.
" Tuwing nag-aaral ako, nagiging panggulo ang aso na palaging humihingi ng atensyon. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I study, the dog that always demands attention becomes a distraction.
Literal Translation
Every-time study I, becomes nuisance the dog that always asks of attention.
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