From root: kuripot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkuripot
nag-ku-ri-POT
was stingy
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukuripot
nag-ku-ku-ri-POT
is being stingy
Future (Contemplated)
magkukuripot
mag-ku-ku-ri-POT
will be stingy
Usage Note
Magkuripot is used when someone deliberately acts stingy or tight-fisted with money in a specific situation, often implying a choice to be frugal or ungenerous. It is frequently used in informal conversations to describe someone's behavior during outings or when sharing expenses.
Examples
" Huwag kang magkuripot sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Don't be stingy with food.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-stingy with food.
" Huwag kang magkuripot kung para sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Do not be stingy when it comes to food.
Literal Translation
Do not you to be stingy if for the food.
" Bagama't malaki ang kita niya ngayong buwan, nagkukuripot pa rin siya kapag oras na para mag-ambag sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
Although his earnings are big this month, he still acts stingy when it's time to chip in for the party.
Literal Translation
Although big the earnings his this-month, being-stingy still he when time already to contribute to party.
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