kabisote
intellectually challenged
Usage Note
Kabisote is a derogatory term for someone perceived as unintelligent or slow-witted and is considered offensive in formal or respectful contexts. It may appear in older literature or humorous folk speech, but awareness of ableist language has grown among younger Filipinos and the word should be handled with sensitivity.
Examples
" Hindi mabait tawaging kabisote ang iba. "
Natural Translation
It is not kind to call others stupid.
Literal Translation
Not kind to-call kabisote the others.
" Huwag tawagin ang isang tao na kabisote — hindi ito magalang. "
Natural Translation
Don't call a person stupid — it's not respectful.
Literal Translation
Don't call the a person kabisote — not this respectful.
" Pinagalitan ng titser ang bata na nang-aasar sa kaklase nito at tinatawag itong kabisote sa harap ng buong klase. "
Natural Translation
The teacher scolded the child who was teasing a classmate and calling him stupid in front of the whole class.
Literal Translation
Scolded of-the teacher the child that teasing at classmate of-it and calling it-that kabisote in front of-the whole class.
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