iring
íring with stress marks
to have a low opinion; put down
Usage Note
Iring describes the act of disdaining or looking down on someone, often through subtle mockery or dismissive behavior. The verb form nag-iiring captures an ongoing attitude of contempt. It reflects the Filipino social awareness of face and respect in interpersonal dynamics.
Examples
" Huwag mong iiring ang iba. "
Natural Translation
Don't look down on others.
Literal Translation
Don't you put-down the others.
" Huwag mong iiring ang iyong kaklase dahil mahirap ang buhay niya. "
Natural Translation
Don't look down on your classmate because he/she has a hard life.
Literal Translation
Don't you put-down your classmate because hard the life his/her.
" Hindi maganda ang nag-iiring sa kapwa dahil bawat tao ay may sariling pinagdaraanan na hindi natin alam. "
Natural Translation
Looking down on others is not good because everyone has their own struggles that we don't know about.
Literal Translation
Not good the looking-down on fellow because each person is has own going-through that not we know.
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