can anyone tell me the closest english word for "tampo"?
By jlara_gtr34
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
Philippines
May 27, 2007 10:47pm CST
well, i know this is a bit of a trivial question but you see, this was what i was thinking of before i slept last night and when i remembered i this morning, i thought about asking you guys since i didnt really find an answer for that last night. lolz. :P
8 responses
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
29 May 07
haha! how cute. :) just like plinteta and plintepe, nakatila ta cattle. :P lolz. :) say hi to your nephew for me. :)
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
28 May 07
hey yeah, you're right. seems that the word "Sulk" is the closest english word to "Tampo". however, i am still looking for the perfect word to fit the word tampo. but i admire your ingenuity, it is the closest word so far. lolz. :)
@ryanphil01 (4182)
• Philippines
28 May 07
i think there's no exact equivalent of the term 'tampo' in English dictionary. However, it can be expressed in several ways. Among the Filipinos, it is noticed that when you are hurt because you were ignored you may show 'tampo' by not talking to people, locking one's self inside the room or refusing to eat when you are called.
@ryanphil01 (4182)
• Philippines
28 May 07
then why do you still have to look for a PERFECT word to fit for the term 'tampo' when you were given already the closest word for it which is 'sulk'? why make things so very complicated...i just can't understand people sometimes. i don't mean to be rude with anyone.
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
28 May 07
yes, yes, i know there is no exact word for the word tampo in the english dictionary, i am just curious what is the closest word to it in the english language. :) lolz. :)
@patricios (183)
• Philippines
28 May 07
i think tantrums is the right or the closest word for that you ask for this topic but im not sure in my spelling ok...
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
28 May 07
hello piolo. lolz. :) well, you have a point somehow. but i think it doesnt really fit the word tampo exactly because i think tantrums is more of on the violent side. and tampo is like "silent" effect. lolz. :)
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
29 May 07
yeah, i agree, so far, sulk is really the closest word which comes to the english word for tampo. :)
@rackoshun (46)
• Philippines
28 May 07
as far as i know tampo is a tagalog words it means you slightly hate the person or a person that very close to you.. Hmm so it means a word tampo can be a catalyst that you want something that cause a change for that person or something you only want to get his/her attention
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
28 May 07
hello there. :) so you are saying that catalyst is what you may call for tampo? lolz. i am looking for one word which would really equate to tampo in english. lolz. :)
@rackoshun (46)
• Philippines
28 May 07
Im sorry i thought your looking for opinion on that word.. My bad
Tampo o Magtampo : Sulk or to sulk (ex. nagtampo si Dolores/Dolores sulked)
Sulk : To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
28 May 07
hehe, yeah, looks like we couldnt find the exact words huh? well, do tell me what it is when you and your friends find it out, okay? please! thanks! :)
