Shrug in Tagalog

Shrug in Tagalog means “Kibit-balikat” or “Magkibit-balikat” – a gesture where you raise your shoulders briefly to show you don’t know, don’t care, or are uncertain about something. This common body language expression is used universally to convey indifference or uncertainty in Filipino culture as well.

[Words] = Shrug

[Definition]:

• Shrug /ʃrʌɡ/
• Verb 1: To raise and lower your shoulders to show that you do not know or care about something.
• Verb 2: To dismiss or minimize something as unimportant.
• Noun: An act of raising the shoulders as a gesture of doubt, ignorance, or indifference.

[Synonyms] = Kibit-balikat, Magkibit-balikat, Ikampay ang balikat, Itaas ang balikat, Pagkibot ng balikat

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He just shrugged his shoulders when I asked him about the problem.
• Ex1_PH: Nagkibit-balikat lang siya nang tanungin ko siya tungkol sa problema.
• Ex2_EN: She shrugged off the criticism and continued with her work.
• Ex2_PH: Kinabit-balikat niya ang kritisismo at nagpatuloy sa kanyang trabaho.
• Ex3_EN: When asked where he was going, he gave a shrug and walked away.
• Ex3_PH: Nang tanungin kung saan siya pupunta, nagkibit-balikat siya at lumakad palayo.
• Ex4_EN: Don’t just shrug it off; this is a serious matter.
• Ex4_PH: Huwag mo lang kibitin ang balikat; ito ay seryosong usapin.
• Ex5_EN: The student could only shrug when the teacher asked for an explanation.
• Ex5_PH: Ang estudyante ay nagkibit-balikat lamang nang humingi ang guro ng paliwanag.