maktol
maktól with stress marks
grumbling; sulking
Usage Note
Maktol describes a sullen, pouting, or quietly discontented disposition — distinct from loud complaining. It is often used to describe children or adults who silently show displeasure rather than speaking up, implying passive protest or resentment.
Examples
" Huwag kang magmaktol. "
Natural Translation
Don't sulk.
Literal Translation
Don't you sulk.
" Tigilan mo ang maktol. "
Natural Translation
Stop your grumbling.
Literal Translation
Stop you the grumbling.
" Kapag hindi nasunod ang gusto niya, buong araw siyang nasa maktol at ayaw makipag-usap kahit kanino. "
Natural Translation
Whenever he doesn't get his way, he sulks the whole day and refuses to talk to anyone.
Literal Translation
When not followed the want his, whole day he in sulking and refuse converse-with even anyone.
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