Sunday, July 17, 2011

Filipino Expressions

Filipinos are usually creative and happy most of the time. And by having these characteristics, we tend to make up some of the words and expressions we didn't expect to use for our daily living. Most of these expressions are used by our generation. Let us give you some examples:


1. "Weh?"
      This is often used as disbelief or just simply for teasing. It can also be used to answer a corny joke.
      Ex: 
           Pedro: Pare! May joke ako. Anong hayop ang laging walang pakealam?
           Juan: Ano?
           Pedro: Edi.. LA YUN!
           Juan: Weeeeeeehhhhh...


2. "Ansaveeeeh?"
      This expression came from the famous comedian, Vice Ganda. It is often used by gay  
      people and can be also used as substitute for  "Kamusta naman yung.." phrase, another 
      Filipino expression.
       Ex:
          "Oy girl! Ansaveh naman ng bangs mong bagong gupit?"


3. "Benta!"
      This is used when a statement or a joke is funnier than expected.
      Ex:
          (Boy saw an ugly person)
          Boy: Tanginang muka yan, di halata.
          Friend ni boy: Hahahahaha! Benta!


4. "Che!"
      Used to ignore a mock, an irritating phrase or a sarcasm. Often used by girls.
      Ex:
          Boy: Gumaganda ka ngayon ah. Pautang naman!
          Girl: Che!


5. "Ang sakit sa bangs."
     This expression is not often used but you can use it if you want to. It is used to express stress.
     Ex:
         "Ang hirap talaga ng Math. Sakit sa bangs."


6.  "Alam na.."
     This is used to show prediction or as if you know what will happen next.
     Ex:
         Jobert: "Nakita ko si Maria at Domeng pumasok sa Motel!"
         Earl: "Ay.. Alam naaaaa..."


7. "Keri lang."
     Belongs in the gay lingo; substitute for "Okay lang."
     Ex: 
        Girl: "Nalaglag yung sapatos ko sa kanal!"
        Girl 2: "Keri lang yan."


8. "Astig!"
     In english, it's "Cool!"\
     Ex:
         Boy1: Pare may bago akong kotse! Camaro!
         Boy2: O? Astig!


9. "Imba!"
     They say it's from the word "Imbalance". It is used when something is really unbelievable.
     Ex:
         Jose: Pare! Nakita ko si Tiyago tumalon mula sa bubong pero walang sugat!
         Joaquin: Oh?! Imba!


10. "Ikaw na!"
       Used when someone is telling a story about how better they are than you.
       Ex:
            John: 100 ako sa exam natin.
            Paul: Ikaw na!


Those are some of the expressions Filipinos are using. :)


By:  Charlene Kua and  Lia Amper

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