komplika
kompliká with stress marks
complicate
Usage Note
Komplika is derived from Spanish complicar and is used as a verb root, with affixed forms like kumplikihin in common practice. It is most often heard when someone is accused of overcomplicating a simple situation — a sentiment frequently expressed in casual Filipino conversation.
Examples
" Huwag mong komplikahin ito. "
Natural Translation
Don't complicate this.
Literal Translation
Don't you-complicate this.
" Iwasan natin ang komplika sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Let's avoid complication at work.
Literal Translation
Avoid let-us the complicate in work.
" Parati mong kinokomplika ang mga bagay na talagang napakasimple lang naman sanang ayusin. "
Natural Translation
You always complicate things that would actually be very simple to sort out.
Literal Translation
Always you complicate the things that really very-simple only would-be to-fix.
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