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1 dzień temu · 5. Sayang. This word (along with related terms like hinayang) expresses disappointment or regret over missed opportunities. It can refer to big life choices or our very Pinoy habit of hoarding plastic containers and gift bags. “Baka pwede pang gamitin ulit, sayang naman.”.
5 dni temu · List of loanwords in Tagalog. The Tagalog language has developed a unique vocabulary since its inception from its direct Austronesian roots, incorporating words from Malay, Hokkien, Spanish, Nahuatl, English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Japanese, Arabic, Persian, and Quechua .
1 dzień temu · Filipino/Tagalog idioms, often comprised of group of words with a meaning that completely has nothing to do with any of the words in the phrase. To a Filipino language learner, these idioms might sound discouraging to learn and most likely maybe last on the list, but they are a great way to step up on the learning process.
5 dni temu · Master weather in Tagalog with 25+ unique terms. Learn about the Philippines' climate impact on culture, habits, and work in our comprehensive guide.
1 dzień temu · A Tagalog speaker, recorded in South Africa.. Tagalog (/ t ə ˈ ɡ ɑː l ɒ ɡ /, tə-GAH-log; [3] [tɐˈɣaː.loɡ]; Baybayin: ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority. Its standardized form, officially named Filipino, is the ...
2 dni temu · Here are some examples of words with meanings unique to Philippine English: Accomplish — To fill out a form. (Original meaning: to finish successfully) Advanced — Indicates that a clock or watch is ahead of the standard time. (Original meaning: state-of-the-art) Blowout — To treat somebody with a meal; a birthday party. (Original meaning ...
2 dni temu · The Tagalog word maarte originally meant artful or artsy. But it is now used to describe someone, especially a young woman, who can be nitpicky and by extension pretentious. It has a negative connotation, but not a very strong one.
