samokan
In Bisaya, the English phrase 'makulit' is expressed as samokan.
The term samokan is used to describe someone or something that is causing irritation or being a nuisance.
Which one should you use?
The term samokan is a more common and direct way in Bisaya to describe someone or something that is causing irritation or being a nuisance compared to the loanword makulit. In Cebuano Bisaya, kalog is used specifically to describe someone who is playful, jolly and a bit mischievous.
Did you know?
- While samokan means 'annoying', the root word samok can also describe a physical space that is cluttered, messy or crowded.
- While makulit is widely understood in the Philippines due to Tagalog influence, using it in deep Cebuano conversations can sometimes make you sound like a tourist or an outsider.
- In certain Visayan contexts, calling someone samokan might actually be a form of teasing among close friends rather than a genuine insult.
Examples in context
- Samokan kaayo ang akong manghod.My younger sibling is very annoying.
- Samokan kaayo nang iyang batasan.His/her behavior is so annoying.
Example conversation
Elena is trying to study while Ricardo keeps teasing her.
- ElenaRicardo, samokan na kaayo ka!Ricardo, you are being so annoying!
- RicardoNgano man? Nag-joke ra ko.Why? I'm just joking.
- ElenaPalihug, hilom na diha.Please, be quiet over there.
- RicardoSige, mag-tuon na ko.Okay, I will study now.
