tuod
tuód with stress marks
stump of a tree; emotionless person
Usage Note
Tuod literally means a tree stump — the base left after a tree is cut. Figuratively, it is used to describe a person who is unresponsive, emotionless, or dull — parang tuod (like a stump). This metaphorical use is common in everyday speech when teasing someone for being unfeeling or thick-headed.
Examples
" Umupo ka sa tuod na iyon. "
Natural Translation
Sit on that stump.
Literal Translation
Sit you on stump that.
" Nakaupo siya sa tuod ng puno. "
Natural Translation
He/She is sitting on the stump of the tree.
Literal Translation
Sitting he/she on stump of tree.
" Kahit anong sabihin mo sa kanya, parang tuod lang siya na walang nararamdaman at hindi sumasagot. "
Natural Translation
No matter what you say to him, he's just like a stump that feels nothing and doesn't respond.
Literal Translation
Even whatever say you to him, like stump only he that no feeling and not answering.
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