tsismis
tsísmis with stress marks
gossip
Usage Note
Tsismis refers to gossip or idle talk and is a central part of informal Filipino social life, often shared among neighbors or friends. It is commonly used in its verb form, magtsismis, to describe the act of sharing rumors or news about others' lives.
Examples
" Huwag kang maniwala sa tsismis. "
Natural Translation
Don't believe gossip.
Literal Translation
Don't you believe in gossip.
" Huwag makinig sa tsismis. "
Natural Translation
Don’t listen to gossip.
Literal Translation
Don't listen to gossip.
" Mahilig magtsismis ang mga kapitbahay namin, kaya mabilis kumalat ang balita sa buong baryo. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbors love to gossip, so news spreads quickly throughout the whole village.
Literal Translation
Fond to-gossip the neighbors our, so fast spread the news in whole village.
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