From root: tsismis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtsismis
nag-tsis-MIS
gossiped
Present (Incomplete)
nagtsitsismis
nag-tsi-tsis-MIS
gossiping
Future (Contemplated)
magtsitsismis
mag-tsi-tsis-MIS
will gossip
Usage Note
Magtsismis is used when engaging in gossip or sharing unverified stories about other people's private lives. It is a common social activity in Filipino culture, though it often carries a negative or informal connotation depending on the setting.
Examples
" Huwag kang magtsismis. "
Natural Translation
Don't gossip.
Literal Translation
Don't you to-gossip.
" Hindi magandang magtsismis sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
It is not good to gossip about others.
Literal Translation
Not good to gossip to neighbor/fellow.
" Sa halip na magtsismis tungkol sa buhay ng iba, mas mabuting alagaan na lang natin ang sarili nating pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of gossiping about other people's lives, it's better that we just take care of our own family.
Literal Translation
In place of to-gossip about life of others, more good to-care-for just we the own our family.
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