From root: kuripot
Usage Note
Pagkakuripot refers to the nature or the fact of being stingy as an inherent trait. It is often used in a more abstract sense than kakuriputan.
Examples
" Kilala siya sa pagkakuripot. "
Natural Translation
He is known for stinginess.
Literal Translation
Known he for stinginess.
" Itigil ang pagkakuripot. "
Natural Translation
Stop the stinginess.
Literal Translation
Stop the stinginess.
" Ang kanyang pagkakuripot ay hindi dahil sa kasakiman kundi dahil sa takot niyang mahirapan muli sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
His stinginess is not due to greed but to his fear of struggling again in life.
Literal Translation
The his stinginess is not because of greed but because of fear his that-struggle again in life.
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