From root: iyak
Usage Note
Iyakin is a common descriptor for someone who is hypersensitive or sheds tears over minor things.
Examples
" Iyakin ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is a crybaby.
Literal Translation
Crybaby the sibling my.
" Huwag kang iyakin. "
Natural Translation
Don't be such a crybaby.
Literal Translation
Don't you crybaby.
" Kahit maliit lang na bagay, umiiyak agad ang batang iyon dahil talagang iyakin siya. "
Natural Translation
Even over the smallest thing, that child cries right away because he really is a crybaby.
Literal Translation
Even small only that thing, crying immediately the child that because really crybaby he.
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