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These are some words that we used to hear from our older relatives. I still hear them but not so often. Sometimes, I uttered some of them myself…. familiar with the words but not necessarily their true meanings. Most of the time, these words tickle my imagination… what might be their true meaning and origins. I made this compilation… to remind me of these familiar words! I also requested help from my friends. Thank you to all who have contributed 💕 |
Giyera patani
Expression referring to two or more people who are having an intense argument
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
Literally speaking - pushing (words) with one's mouth, but drawing in some feelings (in one's chest) as a result
Mamuti ang mata
A person who was stood up (literal: one whose eyes turned white), nainip sa kahihintay (bored waiting), matagal nang naghihintay (waiting for a long time)
Utak Biya
Stupid, brainless (literal: fish-brained)
Lumaki ang Ulo
Someone who became proud, arrogant (literal: one whose head grew big)
Tubong lugaw
Extremely large profits in a small capital
Mahangin ang Ulo
Arrogant person (literal: air-headed)
Kutong lupa
Expression used by someone irritated when referring to small kids
I-krus sa noo
To remember
Iguhit sa tubig
To forget
Nagbubuhat ng sariling bangko
Self-praise
Puti ang tainga
Scrooge
Matalas ang tainga
Madaling makarinig -- one who easily hears the news (literal: sharp-eared)
Nakapinid ang tainga/Taingang Kawali
Nagbibingi-bingihan--one who plays deaf (literal: closed-eared)
Takaw-tulog
A lazy person who always wants to stay in bed
Madaling magbago
A person who easily changes
Tawang-aso
A person who sneers at the same time feeling very proud and putting down someone
Isang kahig isang tuka
Used to describe the life of those who don't have sufficient money to live a standard life
Hindi mahulugang karayom
A very crowded that place
May gatas pa sa labi
A young human being below the age of puberty
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