harot
hyperactive; listless; flirtatious
Usage Note
Harot is a versatile colloquial adjective that can describe a child who is overly energetic and hard to control, an adult who is being playfully flirtatious, or someone acting in a silly or frivolous manner. The meaning shifts significantly with context and tone — what is charming in a child can be mildly scandalous in an adult.
Examples
" Ang harot ng bata! "
Natural Translation
What a hyperactive child!
Literal Translation
How hyperactive of-the child!
" Ang harot naman ng batang iyon, hindi mapakali! "
Natural Translation
That child is so hyperactive, he/she can't keep still!
Literal Translation
How hyperactive of-the child that, not-can keep-still.
" Kapag malapit na ang bakasyon, mas nagiging harot ang mga estudyante at mahirap nang pakinggan ang guro. "
Natural Translation
When the vacation is near, the students become more restless and it's hard to make them listen to the teacher.
Literal Translation
When near already the vacation, more becoming restless the students and hard already listen-to the teacher.
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