sadut
/saˈdut/
The Ilocano word for "lazy" is sadut.
sadut is an adjective used to describe someone who is unwilling to work.
Meaning: unwilling to work (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /saˈdut/.
Did you know?
- In some Ilocano dialects, the intensity of being sadut can be modified by repeating the word, which creates a much more derogatory tone.
- The opposite of sadut is not just 'active', but nagaget, a word that implies a deep-seated moral virtue of persistence and grit.
- The term sadut can be used humorously among close friends, but using it with a stranger can be perceived as a grave insult to their upbringing.
Examples in context
- Sadut dayta a ubing.That child is lazy.
- Saan a sadut ti lalaki.The man is not lazy.
- Apay ta sadut ka?Why are you lazy?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sadut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
