hinanakit
hinanákit with stress marks
resentment, grudge
Usage Note
Hinanakit captures the Filipino concept of a lingering emotional hurt — not explosive anger, but a quiet, persistent grievance. It often arises from perceived slights or broken trust within close relationships. Filipinos may express hinanakit indirectly rather than confrontationally, reflecting the cultural value of 'pakikisama' (getting along).
Examples
" May hinanakit ako sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I have a grudge against him.
Literal Translation
Has resentment I to him.
" May hinanakit siya sa kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He/She has a grudge against a friend.
Literal Translation
Has grudge he/she to friend.
" Matagal niyang itinago ang hinanakit sa kapatid, kaya unti-unti silang naglayo sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
He long kept hidden his resentment toward his sibling, so they slowly drifted apart from each other.
Literal Translation
Long he hid the resentment to sibling, so little-by-little they distanced to one-another.
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