salawahan
salawáhan with stress marks
fickle; inconstant
Usage Note
Salawahan describes a person who is unreliable, inconsistent, or changeable in their feelings and commitments — particularly in romantic relationships. It is a mild but pointed insult, often used when someone keeps changing their mind or breaks promises. The word is common in love songs and romantic drama.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging salawahan. "
Natural Translation
Don't be fickle.
Literal Translation
Don't you be fickle.
" Ang kanyang puso ay salawahan. "
Natural Translation
His/Her heart is fickle.
Literal Translation
The his/her heart is fickle.
" Hindi siya makapagtiwala sa kasintahan niya dahil ito ay salawahan at madalas magpalit ng isip. "
Natural Translation
She cannot trust her partner because he is fickle and often changes his mind.
Literal Translation
Not she able-to-trust in partner her because this is fickle and often change of mind.
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