pusong-bato
stone-hearted
From root: puso
Usage Note
Pusong-bato refers to an individual who is perceived as unfeeling, cold, or lacking empathy toward others.
Examples
" Pusong-bato ang amo niya. "
Natural Translation
His boss is stone-hearted.
Literal Translation
Stone-hearted the boss his.
" Huwag kang maging pusong-bato sa kapwa mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't be stone-hearted toward others.
Literal Translation
Don't you be stone-hearted to neighbor your.
" Naging pusong-bato siya sa mga pulubi matapos siyang madaya nang ilang beses sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
He became stone-hearted toward beggars after being tricked several times on the street.
Literal Translation
Became stone-hearted he at plural beggar after he be-tricked of several times at street.
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