From root: labi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilabian
ni-la-bi-AN
pouted at
Present (Incomplete)
nilalabian
ni-la-la-bi-AN
pouting at
Future (Contemplated)
lalabian
la-la-bi-AN
will pout at
Usage Note
Labian is used to describe the physical act of pouting or thrusting the lower lip toward someone to show annoyance, mockery, or 'tampo' (sulking). It is a common non-verbal gesture in Filipino social interactions, often seen in children or during playful disagreements between couples.
Examples
" Lalabian ka niya kapag tinanggihan mo. "
Natural Translation
She'll pout at you if you turn her down.
Literal Translation
Will-pout-at you she when refused you.
" Huwag mong subukang labian ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't try to pout at your mother.
Literal Translation
Do-not by-you try-to to-lip-at the mother of-you.
" Tuwing hindi natutuloy ang kanilang lakad, nilalabian ng bunso ang kanyang ama bilang tanda ng tampo. "
Natural Translation
Whenever their outing falls through, the youngest pouts at her father as a sign of sulking.
Literal Translation
Every-time not pushing-through the their outing, pouting-at by the youngest the her father as sign of sulking.
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