English File - Upper Intermediate - Aralin 3B

in a manner that is close

halos

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

sa katunayan

in the recent period of time

kamakailan

to an extent or degree that is greater than usual

lalo na

in a manner that emphasizes a particular aspect

partikular

on any occasion

kailanman

used to emphasize a contrast

kahit

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

mahirap

to a very small degree

halos hindi

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

up to now or the time stated

hanggang ngayon

up until the current or given time

hanggang ngayon

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

sa katunayan

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

sa wakas

in a way that is perfect or most suitable

ideyal

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

pangunahing

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

sa totoo lang

used to show that one completely agrees with something

tiyak

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

halatang

in small amounts over a long period of time

paunti-unti

at the same time as what is being stated