sutsutan
sutsután with stress marks
to whistle at [someone]
From root: sutsot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinutsutan
si-nut-su-TAN
whistled at
Present (Incomplete)
sinusutsutan
si-nu-sut-su-TAN
is being whistled at
Future (Contemplated)
susutsutan
su-sut-su-TAN
will be whistled at
Usage Note
Sutsutan is the object-focus form of sutsot, centering the person being signaled by a sharp whistle or hiss. In Filipino street culture sutsot is a common attention-getting sound used toward strangers, workers, or vendors, but it is often considered impolite — especially when directed at women.
Examples
" Huwag mong sutsutan ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
Don't whistle at the man.
Literal Translation
Don't you to-whistle-at the man.
" Bawal sutsutan ang mga estranghero sa daan. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to whistle or catcall at strangers on the street.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-whistle-at the strangers on street.
" Bastos na kaugaliang sutsutan ang mga babaeng naglalakad sa kalye, kaya dapat itong itigil ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
It is a rude habit to catcall women walking on the street, so everyone should stop it.
Literal Translation
Rude habit to-whistle-at the women walking on street, so should this to-stop by all.
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