introvert
The English word 'introvert' can be translated into Tagalog as introvert.
The term refers to a person who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings or affairs.
Meaning: one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs (noun)
Did you know?
- In a Filipino family setting, an introvert might be jokingly called suplado or suplada, which translates to 'snobbish', even if the person is simply recharging their energy.
- When discussing personality types, Filipinos may use the word loob meaning 'inside' to explain introversion, as it relates to the internal emotional world.
- Because Filipino culture is highly communal, being an introvert can sometimes be misperceived as being walang pakisama, meaning someone who 'lacks social involvement'.
Examples in context
- Siya ay isang taong mapag-iisa at madalas mas pinipili ang makakuha ng enerhiya sa pag-iisa.He/she is a person who prefers solitude and often gains energy from being alone.
- Ipinapakita niya ang kanyang pagiging mahiyain sa mga social gatherings.He/she shows his/her shyness in social gatherings.
- Siya ay isang introvert.He is an introvert.
- Hindi ako gaanong palakaibigan dahil introvert ako.I am not very friendly because I am an introvert.
- Kilala si Mark bilang isang introvert.Mark is known as an introvert.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new coworker at a coffee shop.
- AngelaSiya ba ay isang introvert?Is he an introvert?
- RicardoOo, mukhang introvert nga ang bagong katrabaho mo.Yes, your new coworker looks like an introvert.
- AngelaKaya pala tahimik lang siya palagi.That's why he is always just quiet.
- RicardoHayaan mo lang siya, sadyang introvert lang siya.Just leave him be, he is just an introvert.
