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rupok

rupók with stress marks

fragility; structural weakness

noun ru-POK Native origin Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

Rupok describes the structural weakness or decay of materials like old wood or fabric that break easily. In modern slang, it is widely used metaphorically to describe a person who is emotionally vulnerable or easily swayed by romantic feelings.

Examples

Beginner

" Halata ang rupok ng tulay. "

Natural Translation

The bridge's weakness is obvious.

Literal Translation

Obvious the fragility of bridge.

Intermediate

" Ang rupok ng lumang upuan. "

Natural Translation

The old chair is very fragile.

Literal Translation

The fragility of old seat.

Advanced

" Dahil sa rupok ng kanyang loob, madali siyang naniwala sa mga matatamis na salita ng manloloko. "

Natural Translation

Because of the fragility of his heart, he easily believed the sweet words of the con artist.

Literal Translation

Because of fragility of his inside, easily he believed in sweet words of swindler.

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Derived Words

marupok DERIVED

fragile; weak-willed

karupukan DERIVED

fragility; weakness

napakarupok DERIVED

very fragile; extremely weak

Actor Focus Verbs

rumupok AF VERB

to become fragile

magmarupok AF VERB

to act weak-willed

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