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Pag-uugali at Lapit - Mga Tugon sa Pag-uusap

Sumisid sa mga idyoma sa Ingles na mga tugon sa pag-uusap, tulad ng "maaari mong sabihin iyon muli" at "para sa pag-iyak nang malakas".

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you can say that again

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

tama ka diyan, oo nga naman

tama ka diyan, oo nga naman

Ex: This traffic is awful.  You can say that again. 

Grabe ang traffic na ito. Tama ka diyan.

(hard|tough) cheese
hard cheese
[Parirala]

used to show one's lack of sympathy for a person or thing

eh ano ngayon?, ano'ng pakialam ko?

eh ano ngayon?, ano'ng pakialam ko?

Ex: You missed the sale?  Hard cheese; I told you yesterday. 

Na-miss mo ang sale? Eh ano ngayon? Sinabi ko sa iyo kahapon.

have it your way
have it your way
[Pangungusap]

used to angrily state that despite one's disagreement with what someone has said, one will not argue about it

kung iyan ang gusto mo, bahala ka na

kung iyan ang gusto mo, bahala ka na

Ex: Fine, have it your way; I will not argue about it anymore. 

Sige, kung iyan ang gusto mo; hindi na ako makikipagtalo tungkol diyan.

catch you later
catch you later
[Pangungusap]

used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

kita tayo mamaya, see you later

kita tayo mamaya, see you later

Ex: I have to run now, but I will catch you later. 

Kailangan ko nang umalis ngayon, pero kita tayo mamaya.

be my guest
be my guest
[Pangungusap]

used when giving someone the confirmation that they can do, take, or use something

sige lang, wala akong tutol

sige lang, wala akong tutol

Ex: Can I use your phone?  Be my guest. 

Puwede ko bang gamitin ang phone mo? Sige lang.

bloody hell
bloody hell
[Pantawag]

used to show one's anger, surprise, or frustration

putek naman, naku naman

putek naman, naku naman

Ex: Bloody hell, I forgot my passport. 

Putek naman, nakalimutan ko ang passport ko.

cat got your tongue
cat got your tongue
[Pangungusap]

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

bakit ka natahimik?, kinain ba ng pusa ang dila mo?

bakit ka natahimik?, kinain ba ng pusa ang dila mo?

Ex: Cat got your tongue?  You were very confident a minute ago. 

Bakit ka natahimik? Kanina lang, ang kumpiyansa mo pa.

knock yourself out
knock yourself out
[Pangungusap]

used to say that someone can do as they please

gawin mo ang gusto mo, sige lang, bahala ka

gawin mo ang gusto mo, sige lang, bahala ka

Ex: If you want to reorganize the whole closet, knock yourself out. 

Kung gusto mong ayusin ulit ang buong aparador, gawin mo ang gusto mo.

long time no see

used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them

ang tagal nating hindi nagkita, matagal na tayong hindi nagkikita

ang tagal nating hindi nagkita, matagal na tayong hindi nagkikita

Ex: Long time no see, Maya!  How have you been? 

Ang tagal nating hindi nagkita, Maya! Kumusta ka na?

man's best friend

used to refer to dogs, emphasizing their loyalty and companionship with humans

matalik na kaibigan ng tao, tapat na kasama ng tao

matalik na kaibigan ng tao, tapat na kasama ng tao

Ex: Dogs are often called man's best friend because they are so loyal. 

Madalas tawaging matalik na kaibigan ng tao ang mga aso dahil napakatapat nila.

now you are talking
now you are talking
[Pangungusap]

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

iyan ang sinasabi ko, iyan ang gusto kong marinig

iyan ang sinasabi ko, iyan ang gusto kong marinig

Ex: If you can finish the report by Friday, now you are talking. 

Kung kaya mong tapusin ang report bago mag-Biyernes, iyan ang sinasabi ko.

to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|)

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

huwag mo akong bolahin, akala mo maniniwala ako?

huwag mo akong bolahin, akala mo maniniwala ako?

Ex: You won the lottery twice in one week?  Pull the other one. 

Nanalo ka sa lotto nang dalawang beses sa isang linggo? Huwag mo akong bolahin.

says who
says who
[Pantawag]

used to show that one does not accept nor agree with someone's statement or opinion

sino ang nagsabi?, saan mo nakuha iyan?

sino ang nagsabi?, saan mo nakuha iyan?

Ex: You say I am too young for the job.  Says who? 

Sabi mo masyado pa akong bata para sa trabahong ito. Sino ang nagsabi?

son of a gun
son of a gun
[Parirala]

used to show affection or add humor when addressing a person

ikaw na pilyo ka, ikaw talaga, loko

ikaw na pilyo ka, ikaw talaga, loko

Ex: You fixed the bike already?  You son of a gun, thank you! 

Naayos mo na agad ang bisikleta? Ikaw na pilyo ka, salamat!

take a picture
take a picture
[Pangungusap]

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

ano'ng tinititig mo?, ngayon ka lang ba nakakita ng tao?

ano'ng tinititig mo?, ngayon ka lang ba nakakita ng tao?

Ex: Take a picture, it will last longer.  Stop staring at me. 

Ngayon ka lang ba nakakita ng tao? Tigilan mo ang pagtitig sa akin.

the moon is made of (green|) cheese

used to express one's complete disbelief about something that another person has just said

oo naniwala naman ako, mangarap ka pa

oo naniwala naman ako, mangarap ka pa

Ex: He says he can buy that mansion with his savings?  Yeah, and the moon is made of green cheese. 

Sabi niya kaya niyang bilhin ang mansiyong iyon gamit ang ipon niya? Oo, naniwala naman ako.

for crying out loud

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

naku naman, ano ba naman

naku naman, ano ba naman

Ex: For crying out loud, close the door before the cat gets out. 

Naku naman, isara mo ang pinto bago makalabas ang pusa.

pish posh
pish posh
[Pantawag]

used to express disagreement with an idea, statement, or opinion as unimportant, silly, or not worth serious consideration

kalokohan, naku, huwag na

kalokohan, naku, huwag na

Ex: Pish posh, that rule is too silly to worry about. 

Kalokohan, masyadong katawa-tawa ang patakarang iyon para pag-alalahanin.

pig's ass
pig's ass
[Pantawag]

used to express disbelief or rejection of a statement

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

Ex: He says he did all the work alone?  Pig's ass. 

Sabi niya siya lang daw gumawa ng lahat ng trabaho? Kalokohan.

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