isnab
isnáb with stress marks
snub
Usage Note
Isnab is adapted from English 'snob/snub' and means to deliberately ignore or look down on someone. It is especially common in school and workplace contexts where social hierarchies and cliques are navigated carefully.
Examples
" Huwag mo akong isnabin. "
Natural Translation
Don't snub me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me snub.
" Isang malaking isnab ang natanggap ko. "
Natural Translation
I received a big snub.
Literal Translation
A big that snub the received I.
" Nasaktan siya nang isnabin siya ng dating kaibigan na sinalubong niya nang buong galak sa party. "
Natural Translation
She was hurt when she was snubbed by an old friend whom she had greeted with full delight at the party.
Literal Translation
Hurt she when snubbed she by former friend that greeted by-her with whole joy at-the party.
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