sisi
sisí with stress marks
regret; blame
Usage Note
Sisi refers to both the internal feeling of regret and the act of blaming others for a mistake. Use the verb 'magsisi' to express personal repentance, while 'sisihin' is used when holding someone else responsible.
Examples
" Huwag kang magsisi. "
Natural Translation
Don't regret it.
Literal Translation
Don't you regret.
" Puno ng sisi ang kaniyang puso. "
Natural Translation
His/Her heart is full of regret.
Literal Translation
Full of regret the his/her heart.
" Huwag mong sisihin ang sarili mo sa nangyari dahil hindi naman iyon kasalanan mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't blame yourself for what happened because it wasn't your fault.
Literal Translation
Don't you-to blame the self your in happened because not really that fault your.
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