From root: sisi
Usage Note
Sisihan describes a situation where people are blaming each other for a failure. This 'blame game' usually occurs when a project or situation goes wrong.
Examples
" Tigilan na natin ang sisihan. "
Natural Translation
Let's stop the blaming.
Literal Translation
Stop already we the mutual-blaming.
" Walang mangyayari sa sisihan. "
Natural Translation
Nothing will come from mutual blaming.
Literal Translation
Nothing will-happen in mutual-blaming.
" Sa halip na magtuon sa sisihan, mas mabuti kung pag-usapan natin kung paano aayusin ang problema. "
Natural Translation
Instead of focusing on the blame game, it's better if we discuss how to fix the problem.
Literal Translation
In place of focus in mutual-blaming, more good if discuss we how fix the problem.
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