From root: sisi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinisi
i-si-NI-si
blamed something on
Present (Incomplete)
isinisisi
i-si-ni-SI-si
blaming something on
Future (Contemplated)
isisisi
i-si-SI-si
will blame something on
Usage Note
Isisi is used when attributing fault or blame for a negative outcome to a specific person, thing, or situation. It often carries a nuance of deflecting responsibility or identifying a scapegoat in a conflict.
Examples
" Huwag mong isisi sa kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't blame this on your sibling.
Literal Translation
Don't you blame-on to sibling your.
" Huwag mong subukang isisi sa akin ito. "
Natural Translation
Don't try to blame this on me.
Literal Translation
Don't you try to blame something-on to me this.
" Sa tuwing may nasisira sa bahay, lagi niyang isinisisi sa nakababatang kapatid kahit wala itong kasalanan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever something breaks in the house, he always blames it on the younger sibling even though they're not at fault.
Literal Translation
At every there-is broken in house, always he blames-on to younger sibling even-though none-is its fault.
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