mapangurot
prone to pinching
From root: kurot
Usage Note
Mapangurot is used to describe a person who has a tendency to pinch others frequently. It characterizes someone's behavior as being prone to the action of pinching.
Examples
" Mapangurot ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is prone to pinching.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-pinching the child.
" Ang batang iyon ay mapangurot sa kanyang kapatid. "
Natural Translation
That child is prone to pinching their sibling.
Literal Translation
The child that is prone to pinching to his/her sibling.
" Kahit mapangurot ang nakababatang kapatid, pinagtitiisan pa rin siya ng panganay dahil mahal niya ito. "
Natural Translation
Even though the younger sibling is prone to pinching, the eldest still puts up with him because she loves him.
Literal Translation
Even-though prone-to-pinching the younger sibling endures still him the eldest because loves she this.
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