siniko
siníko with stress marks
cynic
Usage Note
Siniko is borrowed from Spanish cínico, itself from Greek, and is used in formal or academic discourse to describe someone who distrusts others' motives. It is less common in everyday casual speech, where native constructions are generally preferred.
Examples
" Siniko siya tungkol sa pulitika. "
Natural Translation
He is a cynic about politics.
Literal Translation
Cynic he about politics.
" Kilala siya bilang isang siniko. "
Natural Translation
He/she is known as a cynic.
Literal Translation
Known he/she as a cynic.
" Naging siniko siya pagkatapos ng maraming kabiguan, kaya hindi na siya naniniwala sa magagandang pangako ng iba. "
Natural Translation
He became a cynic after many disappointments, so he no longer believes in the fine promises of others.
Literal Translation
Became cynic he after many failures, so not anymore he believes in good promises of others.
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