labas-masok
labás-masók with stress marks
frequently going in and out
Usage Note
Labas-masok is a compound of 'labas' (outside/exit) and 'pasok/masok' (inside/enter) and describes someone who is constantly going in and out of a place — often implying restlessness, busy activity, or suspiciously frequent comings and goings. It is used in both literal and mildly critical senses.
Examples
" Lagi kang labas-masok. "
Natural Translation
You're always going in and out.
Literal Translation
Always you in-and-out.
" Bakit ka laging labas-masok sa kwarto? "
Natural Translation
Why are you always going in and out of the room?
Literal Translation
Why you always in-and-out in-the room?
" Napansin ng guwardiya ang labas-masok ng lalaki sa gusali kaya tinanong niya kung ano ang ginagawa nito. "
Natural Translation
The guard noticed the man's frequent going in and out of the building, so he asked what he was doing.
Literal Translation
Noticed the guard the in-and-out of man at building so asked he if what the doing his.
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