From root: sisi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanisi
na-ni-SI
blamed
Present (Incomplete)
naninisi
na-ni-ni-SI
blaming
Future (Contemplated)
maninisi
ma-ni-ni-SI
will blame
Usage Note
Manisi is used to describe the act of blaming or finding fault in others, often highlighting a tendency to shift responsibility during a conflict. It is commonly used in social contexts where one person is accused of unfairly pointing fingers at others.
Examples
" Huwag kang manisi ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Don't blame others.
Literal Translation
Don't you blame of others.
" Hindi tama ang manisi ng ibang tao. "
Natural Translation
It is not right to blame other people.
Literal Translation
Not right the to blame of other people.
" Sa halip na manisi ng kapwa, mas mabuting tingnan muna natin kung ano ang ating bahagi sa naganap na pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
Instead of blaming others, it's better that we first look at what our part was in the mistake that happened.
Literal Translation
Instead of blame of fellow, more good to-look first we if what the our part at happened mistake.
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