masokismo
masokísmo with stress marks
masochism
Usage Note
Masokismo is borrowed from English 'masochism' and is used in psychological and social contexts to describe deriving pleasure from one's own pain or hardship. In Filipino discourse it is sometimes applied metaphorically to describe Filipinos who endure hardship without complaint — a cultural tendency sometimes critically labeled 'Filipino masochism'.
Examples
" Tinalakay nila ang masokismo. "
Natural Translation
They discussed masochism.
Literal Translation
Discussed they the masochism.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang konsepto ng masokismo sa klase ng sikolohiya. "
Natural Translation
They studied the concept of masochism in the psychology class.
Literal Translation
Studied they the concept of masochism in-the class of psychology.
" Sinabi ng propesor na ang labis na pagtitiis ng ilang tao ay maaaring maituring na isang anyo ng masokismo. "
Natural Translation
The professor said that the excessive endurance of some people can be considered a form of masochism.
Literal Translation
Said of professor that the excessive [na] enduring of some people is can be-considered as one form of masochism.
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