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Ang Aklat na Street Talk 2 - Isang Mas Malapitan: Aralin 4

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kung fu
[Pangngalan]

a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

kung fu, kungsu

kung fu, kungsu

adieu
[Pantawag]

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Paalam, Hanggang sa muli

Paalam, Hanggang sa muli

apropos
[pang-abay]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

na angkop, sa tamang oras

na angkop, sa tamang oras

bon appetit
[Pantawag]

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Mangan na!, Kain tayo!

Mangan na!, Kain tayo!

bon voyage
[Pantawag]

used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Maligayang paglalakbay!, Mabuhay sa iyong paglalakbay!

Maligayang paglalakbay!, Mabuhay sa iyong paglalakbay!

boutique
[Pangngalan]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique, tindahan ng mga bihisan

boutique, tindahan ng mga bihisan

bric-a-brac
[Pangngalan]

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

mga palamuti, mga pandekorasyon

mga palamuti, mga pandekorasyon

carte blanche
[Pangngalan]

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

nakapaghaharing kapangyarihan, walang limitasyong kapangyarihan

nakapaghaharing kapangyarihan, walang limitasyong kapangyarihan

chateau
[Pangngalan]

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

mahusay na bahay, malaking bahay

mahusay na bahay, malaking bahay

collage
[Pangngalan]

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

kolas, kolahasyon

kolas, kolahasyon

concierge
[Pangngalan]

someone who is employed by a hotel to help guests by booking events, making restaurant reservations, etc.

konsehyr, konseho

konsehyr, konseho

connoisseur
[Pangngalan]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

dalubhasa, eksperto

dalubhasa, eksperto

coup d'etat
[Pangngalan]

a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

kuw de-ta, salakay sa pamahalaan

kuw de-ta, salakay sa pamahalaan

cul-de-sac
[Pangngalan]

a street with one closed end

dulo ng kalsada, pagtatapos na kalsada

dulo ng kalsada, pagtatapos na kalsada

deja vu
[Pangngalan]

the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

nakatanggap ng pangalawang pagkakataon, pagsasanga ng nakaraan

nakatanggap ng pangalawang pagkakataon, pagsasanga ng nakaraan

echelon
[Pangngalan]

a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy

antas, lebel

antas, lebel

elite
[Pangngalan]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

elita, pangkat ng mga piling tao

elita, pangkat ng mga piling tao

Ex: He aspired to join the elite of the academic world .
emigre
[Pangngalan]

an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

manggagawa, emigrante

manggagawa, emigrante

ennui
[Pangngalan]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

kawalang-gana, pagka-boredom

kawalang-gana, pagka-boredom

entree
[Pangngalan]

the main segment of a meal

pangunahing ulam, mga pangunahing pagkain

pangunahing ulam, mga pangunahing pagkain

fait accompli
[Pangngalan]

*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

nagawa na, tapos na

nagawa na, tapos na

faux pas
[Pangngalan]

an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

kahihiyan, pagkakamali

kahihiyan, pagkakamali

finesse
[Pangngalan]

the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

kasanayan, sining

kasanayan, sining

gourmand
[Pangngalan]

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gourmand, mahilig sa pagkain

gourmand, mahilig sa pagkain

gourmet
[Pangngalan]

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gourmet, mabuting tagasuri ng pagkain

gourmet, mabuting tagasuri ng pagkain

haute couture
[Pangngalan]

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

mataas na pananahi, mataas na moda

mataas na pananahi, mataas na moda

malaise
[Pangngalan]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

masakit na pakiramdam, hindi maipaliwanag na pagkasakit

masakit na pakiramdam, hindi maipaliwanag na pagkasakit

melee
[Pangngalan]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

gulo, sagupaan

gulo, sagupaan

milieu
[Pangngalan]

the social or cultural setting or environment

kapaligiran, kalikasan

kapaligiran, kalikasan

nouvelle cuisine
[Pangngalan]

a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

bagong lutong Pranses, bago at magaan na lutong Pranses

bagong lutong Pranses, bago at magaan na lutong Pranses

passe
[pang-uri]

outdated, or no longer in style

luma, lipas

luma, lipas

the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

piraso ng tagumpay, kagalakan ng gawain

piraso ng tagumpay, kagalakan ng gawain

pied-a-terre
[Pangngalan]

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

pied-a-terre, bahay pahingahan

pied-a-terre, bahay pahingahan

poignant
[pang-uri]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

masakit, sumasakit

masakit, sumasakit

potpourri
[Pangngalan]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

samahan, halo-halo

samahan, halo-halo

RSVP
[Pangngalan]

a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not

pagpapahayag ng pagdalo, pagsagot

pagpapahayag ng pagdalo, pagsagot

risque
[pang-uri]

suggestive of sexual impropriety

mapanukso, mapanganib

mapanukso, mapanganib

tete-a-tete
[Pangngalan]

a private discussion, often between two people

pagtitipon, usapan

pagtitipon, usapan

touche
[Pantawag]

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

Tama ka diyan!, Nakatama ka!

Tama ka diyan!, Nakatama ka!

trompe l'oeil
[Pangngalan]

an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

trompe l'oeil, maling akala sa mata

trompe l'oeil, maling akala sa mata

vis-a-vis
[Preposisyon]

used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

kaugnay ng, tungkol sa

kaugnay ng, tungkol sa

voila
[Pantawag]

used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

Eto na!, Ayan!

Eto na!, Ayan!

kindergarten
[Pangngalan]

a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

kindergarten, mga paaralan para sa mga bata

kindergarten, mga paaralan para sa mga bata

verboten
[pang-uri]

excluded from use or mention

bawal, ipinagbabawal

bawal, ipinagbabawal

Ex: verboten topics were strictly avoided during the meeting .
Achilles' heel
[Parirala]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

charisma
[Pangngalan]

a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

karisma, pagsasakatawan

karisma, pagsasakatawan

colossal
[pang-uri]

extremely large in size or scale

napakalaki, napakalawak

napakalaki, napakalawak

cosmos
[Pangngalan]

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

kosmos, uniberso

kosmos, uniberso

erotic
[pang-uri]

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotiko, pagnanasa

erotiko, pagnanasa

Ex: Emily explores her own sexuality erotic fantasies and self-exploration .
eureka
[Pantawag]

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Eureka!, Aha!

Eureka!, Aha!

marathon
[Pangngalan]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

marathon, maratón

marathon, maratón

Ex: Running marathon requires endurance and dedication .
mentor
[Pangngalan]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

tagapagturo, matuwid na guro

tagapagturo, matuwid na guro

Ex: mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
narcissism
[Pangngalan]

a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

narsisismo, paghahambog sa sarili

narsisismo, paghahambog sa sarili

nectar
[Pangngalan]

the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

nektar, sariwang katas

nektar, sariwang katas

nemesis
[Pangngalan]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

kaaway, kalaban

kaaway, kalaban

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