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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 1 - Aralin 4

Pag-aralan ang bokabularyo, impormal na mga pananalita, at conversational English na tampok sa Street Talk 1 Lesson 4.

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broke
broke
[pang-uri]

having little or no financial resources

walang-wala, ubos na ang pera

walang-wala, ubos na ang pera

Ex: I'm broke until payday. 

Wala akong pera hanggang sa araw ng sahod.

buck
buck
[Pangngalan]

one dollar

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

isang dolyar, isang salaping papel

Ex: He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket. 

Nakahanap siya ng isang dolyar sa bangketa at ginamit ito para bumili ng loterya ticket.

to bug
to bug
[Pandiwa]

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

abalahin,  kulitin

abalahin, kulitin

Ex: The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game. 

Patuloy na inistorbo ng mga bata ang kanilang mga magulang para sa isang bagong video game.

to {not} be (caught|seen) dead

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

hinding-hindi papayag, ayaw na ayaw

hinding-hindi papayag, ayaw na ayaw

Ex: I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that jacket. 

Hinding-hindi ko susuotin ang jacket na iyon.

dough
dough
[Pangngalan]

money, cash, or financial resources

pera, salapi

pera, salapi

Ex: He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month. 

Kailangan niya ng dagdag na pera para masakop ang kanyang mga gastos sa buwan.

to drag
to drag
[Pandiwa]

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

hatakin, kaladkarin

hatakin, kaladkarin

Ex: The reluctant child had to be dragged to school every morning, protesting the entire way. 

Ang ayaw na bata ay kailangang hilahin papuntang paaralan tuwing umaga, na nagproprotesta sa buong daan.

drop-dead
drop-dead
[pang-abay]

to an extreme or intense degree

nakakamatay, sobrang

nakakamatay, sobrang

Ex: She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that stunning dress. 

Mukha siyang napakaganda sa nakakamanghang bestidang iyon.

to [drown] {one's} sorrows

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

uminom para makalimot, idinaan sa alak ang lungkot

uminom para makalimot, idinaan sa alak ang lungkot

Ex: After the breakup, he spent the weekend drowning his sorrows. 

Pagkatapos ng hiwalayan, ginugol niya ang weekend sa pag-inom para makalimot.

to fork out
to fork out
[Pandiwa]

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

gumastos, magbayad

gumastos, magbayad

Ex: I don't want to fork a fortune out for a designer handbag. 

Ayaw kong gumastos ng malaking halaga para sa isang designer handbag.

gee
gee
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Naku, Ay naku

Naku, Ay naku

Ex: Gee, that's a big pumpkin. 

Gee, malaking kalabasa iyan.

to [get] a kick out of {sth}

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

matuwa nang husto sa isang bagay, maaliw sa isang bagay

matuwa nang husto sa isang bagay, maaliw sa isang bagay

Ex: My grandfather gets a kick out of telling the same jokes every holiday. 

Tuwang-tuwa ang lolo ko sa pagkukuwento ng parehong jokes tuwing holiday.

to [get] {sth} going

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

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches. 
to [have] {one's} name (written|) on it

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

parang para sa kanya, sakto sa kanya

parang para sa kanya, sakto sa kanya

Ex: This scholarship has your name on it; it supports language teachers working online. 

Parang para sa iyo ang scholarship na ito; tumutulong ito sa mga language teacher na nagtatrabaho online.

holy cow
holy cow
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

naku po!, grabe naman!

naku po!, grabe naman!

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 

Naku po, mas malaki pa ang asong iyon kaysa sa sofa ko.

joint
joint
[Pangngalan]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

isang kainan, isang tindahan

isang kainan, isang tindahan

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 

Nagpasya kaming kumain ng mabilisan sa tindahan ng burger sa kanto.

to [get] a load of {sb/sth}

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: lf you got a load of your face, you'd stop 
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.

rip-off
rip-off
[Pangngalan]

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

panloloko, daya

panloloko, daya

Ex: The souvenir shop's prices were such a rip-off, I paid double for a cheap keychain. 

Ang mga presyo ng souvenir shop ay isang panloloko, nagbayad ako ng doble para sa isang murang keychain.

to [be] rolling in (it|money)

to have a great deal of money

naliligo sa pera, sobrang yaman

naliligo sa pera, sobrang yaman

Ex: After selling the company, he was rolling in money. 

Pagkabenta niya ng kumpanya, naliligo na siya sa pera.

to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: They shopped till they dropped at the outlet mall. 
rich for {one's} blood

too fancy or costly for someone

masyadong mahal para sa kaniya, lampas sa budget niya

masyadong mahal para sa kaniya, lampas sa budget niya

Ex: That restaurant is a little rich for my blood. 

Medyo masyadong mahal para sa akin ang restaurant na iyon.

to trash
to trash
[Pandiwa]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

tuluyang pintasan, mabigat na punahin

tuluyang pintasan, mabigat na punahin

Ex: The critics trashed the movie for its weak plot and poor performances. 

Binigyan ng matinding puna ng mga kritiko ang pelikula dahil sa mahinang plot at hindi magandang pagganap.

to window-shop

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

tumingin sa mga display ng bintana, mag-window shopping

tumingin sa mga display ng bintana, mag-window shopping

Ex: We love to window-shop on weekends, admiring all the latest fashion trends. 

Gustung-gusto naming mag-window-shop tuwing weekend, hinahangaan ang lahat ng pinakabagong fashion trends.

brother
brother
[Pangngalan]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

kapatid, kaibigan

kapatid, kaibigan

Ex: What's up, brother?  It's been a while! 

Ano'ng balita, kapatid? Tagal na!

to hit
to hit
[Pandiwa]

to get to or reach a particular place

dumating sa, umabot sa

dumating sa, umabot sa

Ex: Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street. 

Magpatuloy lang ng paglakad nang diretso at makakarating ka sa pangunahing kalye.

scream
scream
[Pangngalan]

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

katuwaan, saya

katuwaan, saya

Ex: That vacation was a scream!  We laughed nonstop the whole trip. 

Ang bakasyon na iyon ay napakasaya! Tawa kami nang tawa sa buong biyahe.

to sponge off
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

mabuhay sa pamamagitan ng pag-asa sa iba, umasa sa iba para mabuhay

mabuhay sa pamamagitan ng pag-asa sa iba, umasa sa iba para mabuhay

Ex: He’s always sponging off his parents instead of getting a job. 

Laging umaasa siya sa kanyang mga magulang sa halip na maghanap ng trabaho.

breadwinner
breadwinner
[Pangngalan]

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

tagapagtaguyod ng pamilya, nagtatrabaho para sa pamilya

tagapagtaguyod ng pamilya, nagtatrabaho para sa pamilya

Ex: As the breadwinner of the family, he works two jobs to support them. 

Bilang tagapagtaguyod ng pamilya, nagtatrabaho siya ng dalawang trabaho para suportahan sila.

to [freeze] {one's} buns off

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

Ex: We were outside all day in the snow, and I thought I was going to freeze my buns off. 
cheese it
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, magtago

tigil na, magtago

Ex: When the boss walked in, we all heard someone shout, "Cheese it!"  and everyone froze. 

Nang pumasok ang boss, narinig naming lahat na may sumigaw, "Tigil!" at lahat ay natigilan.

to [cook] on all four burners

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

Ex: She’s cooking on all four burners, managing her job, school, and personal life like a pro. 
{one's} goose [is] cooked

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

Ex: When he saw the police, he knew his goose was cooked. 
what is cooking?
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

Ex: Hey, what's cooking?  Haven't seen you in a while! 
high (on|off) the hog
high on the hog
[Parirala]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

nang marangya, sa luho

nang marangya, sa luho

Ex: After the bonus, they lived high on the hog for a few months. 

Pagkatapos ng bonus, namuhay sila nang marangya sa loob ng ilang buwan.

to eat it
to eat it
[Parirala]

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

Ex: After his big speech went terribly, he had no choice but to eat it and walk away. 
to eat up
to eat up
[Pandiwa]

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

kinakain, sinisira

kinakain, sinisira

Ex: I lied to my best friend, and it's been eating me up ever since. 

Nagsinungaling ako sa pinakamatalik kong kaibigan, at ito'y kinakain ako mula noon.

to [put] the (old|) feedbag on

to start eating a meal

magsimulang kumain, umupo para kumain

magsimulang kumain, umupo para kumain

Ex: After the long hike, we put the old feedbag on at the first diner we found. 

Pagkatapos ng mahabang hike, nagsimula kaming kumain sa unang kainan na nakita namin.

fudge it
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

bahala na, kalimutan mo na

bahala na, kalimutan mo na

Ex: Fudge it!  I’m not waiting any longer for this slow computer to start. 

Gawa-gawa na lang! Hindi na ako maghihintay pa para umandar ang mabagal na computer na ito.

to fudge around

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

panghimasok, pakialam

panghimasok, pakialam

Ex: Stop fudging around with the settings; just leave it as it is! 

Tigilan na ang pagkakalkal sa mga setting; iwan mo na lang ito kung ano!

to [sell|go] like hot cakes

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: Her homemade cookies sold like hot cakes at the charity event. 
(as|) limp as a noodle

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

Ex: After the long hike, I was as limp as a noodle and couldn't move another inch. 
to noodle around

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, maglaro nang walang malinaw na layunin

mag-eksperimento, maglaro nang walang malinaw na layunin

Ex: I spent the afternoon noodling around on my guitar, trying to come up with a new melody. 

Ginugol ko ang hapon sa pag-eksperimento sa aking gitara, sinusubukang makabuo ng isang bagong himig.

noodlehead
noodlehead
[Pangngalan]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

tanga, ungas

tanga, ungas

Ex: Stop being such a noodlehead and pay attention to where you're going! 

Tigilan ang pagiging tanga at mag-ingat sa iyong dinaraanan!

off {one's} noodle

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

Ex: If you think I’m going to jump into that freezing lake, you must be off your noodle! 
wet noodle
wet noodle
[Pangngalan]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

pampawala ng saya, tagapigil ng kasiyahan

pampawala ng saya, tagapigil ng kasiyahan

Ex: Don't be such a wet noodle—just come dance with us! 

Huwag kang pampawala ng saya—sumayaw ka na lang kasama namin!

sweetie pie
sweetie pie
[Pangngalan]

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

irog, sinta

irog, sinta

Ex: She tucked her son into bed, whispering, "Good night, my sweetie pie." 

Inilagay niya ang kanyang anak sa kama, at bumulong: "Magandang gabi, irog ko."

(as|) sweet as sugar

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

Ex: The old lady next door is sweet as sugar—she always bakes cookies for the neighborhood kids. 
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