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libak

libák with stress marks

insult; ridicule; mock

noun verb li-BAK Native origin Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Libak means to mock, belittle, or ridicule someone. It carries a stronger negative connotation than gentle teasing and implies contempt. The verb form 'lumibak' or 'libaking' is used when someone intentionally puts another person down.

Examples

Beginner

" Huwag mong libakin ang kapatid mo. "

Natural Translation

Don't mock your sibling.

Literal Translation

Don't you mock the sibling your.

Intermediate

" Masama ang libak. "

Natural Translation

Mockery is bad.

Literal Translation

Bad the mockery.

Advanced

" Sa halip na tulungan ang nahihirapang kaklase, nilibak pa siya ng iba dahil sa kanyang mababang grado. "

Natural Translation

Instead of helping the struggling classmate, the others even mocked him because of his low grades.

Literal Translation

In place of help the struggling classmate, mocked still him by-the-others because of his low grade.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

lumibak AF VERB

to mock

Object Focus Verbs

libakin OF VERB

to mock [him/her]

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