From root: kurot
Usage Note
Pangungurot describes the act or habit of repeatedly pinching others. This is often used when describing a child's behavior or a person's peculiar physical habit.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng pangungurot. "
Natural Translation
I don't like pinching.
Literal Translation
Don't-like I of pinching.
" Masama ang kanyang pangungurot sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Their habit of pinching children is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the his/her habit of pinching to the children.
" Pinagsabihan ng guro ang bata dahil hindi raw tama ang pangungurot sa mga kaklase tuwing may away. "
Natural Translation
The teacher reprimanded the child because the habit of pinching classmates whenever there is a quarrel is not right.
Literal Translation
Reprimanded by teacher the child because not reportedly right the habit-of-pinching to the classmates whenever has quarrel.
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