From root: tsismis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nantsismis
nan-tsis-MIS
gossiped
Present (Incomplete)
nantsitsismis
nan-tsi-tsis-MIS
gossiping
Future (Contemplated)
mantsitsismis
man-tsi-tsis-MIS
will gossip
Usage Note
Mantsismis is used when one actively engages in spreading or listening to rumors, typically in informal social settings like the neighborhood. While it has a negative connotation, it is a common social pastime in Filipino culture used for sharing local news or hearsay.
Examples
" Huwag kang mantsismis. "
Natural Translation
Don't gossip.
Literal Translation
Don't you gossip.
" Siya ang mahilig mantsismis sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
She is the one who loves to gossip in the office.
Literal Translation
She the fond of gossiping in office.
" Sa halip na mantsismis tungkol sa buhay ng iba, mas mabuting alagaan mo na lang ang sarili mong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of gossiping about other people's lives, it's better to just take care of your own family.
Literal Translation
Instead of gossip about life of others, more better take-care you just the own your family.
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