Aklat Total English - Intermediate - Yunit 1 - Sanggunian

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

kilala, kaibigan

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

boss, pinuno

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

kaklase, kamag-aral

someone with whom one works

kasamahan, katrabaho

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

kumpanya, presensya

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex, dating ex

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

mag-away, huminto ang pagkakaibigan

a person who is related to someone by marriage

balae, biyenan

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

having something shared or mutually owned by two or more people or groups

sama, magkasama

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

alitan, debate

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

stepsmother, asawang ama

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

estranghero, dayuhan

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

kababayan sa koponan, kasama sa koponan

to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

maging bahagi ng, magsanib sa

capable of using a language easily and properly

mahusay, maaliw

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

masigla, matalino

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

gastusin, gumasta

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interesado, nakaengganyo

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

mag-alala, mag-isip ng masama

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

maasahan, mapagkakatiwalaan

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

nag-uudyok, nagbibigay ng pag-asa

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

mapagbigay, mapagbigay na tao

naturally caring, empathetic, and inclined to act with kindness and generosity toward others

mabait, maawain

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

inggit, mainggit

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

masama, malupit

bringing enjoyment and happiness

kaaya-aya, mabuti

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

mak selfish, egocentric

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

maasim, maasim ang mukha

having a positive and cheerful attitude

masigla, masaya

to look after a child until they reach maturity

palakihin, ituro

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

ipagpatuloy, magtuloy-tuloy

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

magkasundo, maayos ang relasyon

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

lumaki, maging matanda

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

alagaan, mag-ingat

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

respeto, humanga

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

magmukha sa, makuha mula sa

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

sawayin, batukan