makisawsaw

Tagalog

Etymology

From maki- +‎ sawsaw.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /makisawˈsaw/ [mɐ.xɪ.saʊ̯ˈsaʊ̯]
  • Rhymes: -aw
  • Syllabification: ma‧ki‧saw‧saw

Verb

makisawsáw (complete nakisawsaw, progressive nakikisawsaw, contemplative makikisawsaw, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜒᜐᜏ᜔ᜐᜏ᜔)

  1. (figuratively) to meddle with other's affairs
    • 2017, Rhea Gonzales, A Dreamer's Guide To Self-redemption, Rhea Gonzales:
      Hindi ko naman napigilan ang sarili ko na makisawsaw sa usapan. “Hindi n'yo ba alam na hashtag walang forever?” “Kami ni Papa Nate, may forever,” ang banat ni Jay na pinataas ang boses para gayahin ang tono ng isang girl.
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Conjugation

Verb conjugation for makisawsaw
affix maki-
root word sawsaw
trigger actor
aspect
infinitive
complete nakisawsaw
progressive nakikisawsaw
contemplative makikisawsaw