marupok
fragile; weak-willed
From root: rupok
Usage Note
Marupok describes materials that break easily or people who are easily swayed by emotions or temptation. It is highly popular in modern slang for someone who 'folds' easily in romantic situations.
Examples
" Marupok ang sangang ito. "
Natural Translation
This branch is fragile.
Literal Translation
Fragile the branch this.
" Marupok ang lumang upuan. "
Natural Translation
The old chair is fragile.
Literal Translation
Fragile the old chair.
" Marupok talaga ako pagdating sa pag-ibig, kaya sa unang ngiti pa lang niya ay nahuhulog na agad ang loob ko. "
Natural Translation
I really fold easily when it comes to love, so just at her first smile I instantly fall.
Literal Translation
Fragile really I when-it-comes to love, so at first smile only her falls already instantly the inside my.
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