perfunctory

[US]/pəˈfʌŋktəri/
[UK]/pərˈfʌŋktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. ginawa sa paraang mababaw o pabaya; walang lalim o kahulugan; basta't ginagawa lang.

Example Sentences

he gave a perfunctory nod.

Nagbigay siya ng isang walang-saysay na tango.

The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.

Sumagot ang operator sa telepono nang walang gaanong paggalang.

He gave a perfunctory nod as he passed by.

Nagbigay siya ng isang walang-saysay na tango habang nadaanan niya.

She gave a perfunctory apology without really meaning it.

Nagbigay siya ng isang walang-saysay na paghingi ng tawad nang hindi talaga nangangahulugan.

The meeting ended with a perfunctory thank you from the boss.

Natapos ang pagpupulong sa isang walang-saysay na pasasalamat mula sa boss.

He did a perfunctory job on the assignment, just to get it done.

Ginawa niya ang isang walang-saysay na trabaho sa takdang-aralin, para lang matapos ito.

Her perfunctory smile didn't fool anyone.

Hindi niloko ng kanyang walang-saysay na ngiti ang kahit sino.

The receptionist gave a perfunctory greeting to the visitors.

Nagbigay ang resepsyonista ng isang walang-saysay na pagbati sa mga bisita.

He made a perfunctory attempt to help, but didn't really try.

Gumawa siya ng isang walang-saysay na pagtatangka upang tumulong, ngunit hindi talaga siya sumubok.

The apology seemed perfunctory and insincere.

Tila walang-saysay at hindi sinsero ang paghingi ng tawad.

She gave a perfunctory response to his question, not really listening.

Nagbigay siya ng isang walang-saysay na sagot sa kanyang tanong, hindi talaga nakikinig.

His perfunctory attitude towards his work was evident in the results.

Halata sa mga resulta ang kanyang walang-saysay na pag-uugali patungo sa kanyang trabaho.

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