sitsit
sítsit with stress marks
psst sound; gossip
Usage Note
Sitsit is an onomatopoeic word mimicking the hissing sound used to get someone's attention discreetly — the Filipino equivalent of 'psst.' As a noun or verb it can also mean to whisper gossip, and it is considered informal and slightly rude if directed at strangers rather than people one knows.
Examples
" May narinig akong sitsit. "
Natural Translation
I heard a 'psst' sound.
Literal Translation
Has heard I-link psst-sound.
" Narinig ko ang sitsit niya sa akin. "
Natural Translation
I heard his/her psst sound to me.
Literal Translation
Heard I the psst sound his/her to me.
" Huwag kang basta-basta gagawa ng sitsit sa lansangan dahil maaaring magalit ang taong hindi mo kakilala. "
Natural Translation
Don't just make a 'psst' sound on the street because a person you don't know might get angry.
Literal Translation
Don't you carelessly will-make of psst-sound on street because might get-angry the person not you acquaintance.
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