ang sama mo
The English phrase "you're mean" is translated into Filipino as ang sama mo.
The phrase is used to tell someone that they are being unkind or cruel. While it can be used as a serious accusation of being a bad person, it is frequently used colloquially to mean "you're being mean" in a playful or lighthearted way among friends. If you want to specifically say "You're rude!", you would use Ang bastos mo! To communicate that someone has an unpleasant personality or attitude, you can say Ang sama ng ugali mo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ang sama mo is composed of ang (the/marker), sama (bad/evil/mean) and mo (you/your).
Which one should you use?
If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural forms ang sama ninyo or the more casual, shortened version ang sama niyo.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ang sama mo, the word mo is the singular second-person possessive pronoun used to indicate that the quality of being mean belongs to "you".
Did you know?
- While ang sama mo sounds like a direct accusation, in Filipino culture it is often used as a 'lambing' or affectionate tease to show closeness with a partner or friend.
- The word sama is a linguistic shapeshifter. While it means 'bad' or 'mean' in this phrase, its Proto-Malayo-Polynesian roots actually refer to being 'together' or 'aligned'.
- In many Filipino dialects, the word sama can also mean 'to join' or 'to go with'. This means a person could be described as 'mean' or as someone who 'accompanies' others.
Examples in context
- Ang sama mo talaga.You are really mean.
- Bakit ang sama mo sa akin?Why are you mean to me?
Example conversation
Antonio teased Maria about her new haircut.
- MariaAng sama mo, Antonio!You're mean, Antonio!
- AntonioNagbibiro lang ako.I'm just joking.
- MariaHindi nakakatawa.It is not funny.
- AntonioSorry na.I'm sorry.
