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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Aralin 4

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broke
[pang-uri]

having little or no financial resources

walang pera, mahirap

walang pera, mahirap

buck
[Pangngalan]

one dollar

dolyar, isang dolyar

dolyar, isang dolyar

to bug
[Pandiwa]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

mang-abala, mang-istorbo

mang-abala, mang-istorbo

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

dough
[Pangngalan]

an informal slang for cash or money

pera, yaman

pera, yaman

to drag
[Pandiwa]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

hilahin, buhatin

hilahin, buhatin

drop-dead
[pang-abay]

to an extreme or intense degree

sobrang, labis na

sobrang, labis na

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .
to fork out
[Pandiwa]

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

magbayad nang ayaw, maglabas ng pera

magbayad nang ayaw, maglabas ng pera

gee
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Naku!, Ay!

Naku!, Ay!

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

holy cow
[Pantawag]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Grabe!, Aba!

Grabe!, Aba!

joint
[Pangngalan]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

kainan, salo-salo

kainan, salo-salo

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

now you are talking
[Pangungusap]

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

rip-off
[Pangngalan]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

panloloko, pang-aabuso

panloloko, pang-aabuso

to have a great deal of money

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

too fancy or costly for someone

to trash
[Pandiwa]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

batikusin, pagsalitaan ng masama

batikusin, pagsalitaan ng masama

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

manghimasok, magsitaas ng bintana

manghimasok, magsitaas ng bintana

brother
[Pangngalan]

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

kapatid, kaibigan

kapatid, kaibigan

to hit
[Pandiwa]

to get to or reach a particular place

umabot, makarating

umabot, makarating

scream
[Pangngalan]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

napaka nakakatawa, napaka saya

napaka nakakatawa, napaka saya

to sponge off
[Pandiwa]

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

mang-hostage, mang-abala

mang-hostage, mang-abala

breadwinner
[Pangngalan]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

pangalawang buhay, taga-suporta

pangalawang buhay, taga-suporta

Ex: She felt proud to be breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
cheese it
[Pantawag]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

Tigil na!, Huwag na!

Tigil na!, Huwag na!

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

what is cooking?
[Pangungusap]

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

high on the hog
[Parirala]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
to eat it
[Parirala]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

to eat up
[Pandiwa]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

kumagat, ubusin ng pagsisisi

kumagat, ubusin ng pagsisisi

to start eating a meal

fudge it
[Pantawag]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

pagsimot, palpak na lang

pagsimot, palpak na lang

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

manghimasok, mang-altered

manghimasok, mang-altered

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

mag-eksperimento, namamangka

mag-eksperimento, namamangka

noodlehead
[Pangngalan]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

tanga, bulol

tanga, bulol

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

wet noodle
[Pangngalan]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

basang espasol, malambot na tao

basang espasol, malambot na tao

sweetie pie
[Pangngalan]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

sweets, mahal

sweets, mahal

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

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