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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 💕 |
Nakahiga sa salapi/pera
(Mayaman) Rich, connotes someone who is spoiled by wealth
Nagbibilang ng poste
(Walang trabaho) Someone who is jobless, literally counting posts
Namamangka sa dalawang ilog
(Salawahan) A person who is unfaithful
Nagmumurang kamatis
(Matandang nag-aayos binata o dalaga ) An old man/woman dresses up like a young person
Naniningalang-pugad
(Nanliligaw ) A man courting a woman
Mahaba ang Binti
(Nakakaabot palagi) Always present , fast
Kumukulo ang dugo
(Naiinis, nasusuklam) A person who hates somebody (literal=boiling blood)
Magaan ang dugo
(Madaling makapalagayan ng loob) A person with whom one gets along easily (literal=light-blood)
Maitim ang dugo
(Salbahe, tampalasan) An evil or bad person (literal=dark-blooded)
Tulog mantika
Literally means sleeping like a cooking oil
Itaga mo pa sa Bato
A sincere promise
Pumuti Man ang Uwak at Umitim and Tagak
Impossible to Happen
May "gintong kutsara" sa labi
Refers to someone being born wealthy
Amoy pinipig
Fragrant
Anak Dalita
Poor
Mag dilang anghel ka sana
Wishing that something that was said comes true
Kwentong barbero
Gossip
Di makabasag pinggan
Modest
Ibong mandaragit
Conqueror
Ilaw ng tahanan
Mother
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