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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Prayer Of Endurance live Mow's (@+Quezon City, Philippines) 28.02.2026 Closed Fist Vol. 9 #metal #Metalcore #OPM #mows #veganmetalhead #vegan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #filipinas #metal
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Prayer Of Endurance live Mow's (@+Quezon City, Philippines) 28.02.2026 Closed Fist Vol. 9 #metal #Metalcore #OPM #mows #veganmetalhead #vegan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #filipinas #metal
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Prayer Of Endurance live Mow's (@+Quezon City, Philippines) 28.02.2026 Closed Fist Vol. 9 #metal #Metalcore #OPM #mows #veganmetalhead #vegan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #filipinas #metal
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Prayer Of Endurance live Mow's (@+Quezon City, Philippines) 28.02.2026 Closed Fist Vol. 9 #metal #Metalcore #OPM #mows #veganmetalhead #vegan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #filipinas #metal
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Prayer Of Endurance live Mow's (@+Quezon City, Philippines) 28.02.2026 Closed Fist Vol. 9 #metal #Metalcore #OPM #mows #veganmetalhead #vegan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippines #filipinas #metal
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Renowned three-tiered Cambugahay Falls in Philippines.
#cambugahayfalls #siquijor #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel
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Since we're family-oriented, there was little, if any, opposition. Even employers welcomed the laws protecting underage children from labour exploitations. Oh! I forgot to mention, we also have a rule on how many hours they can work/train per day and per week. 😝 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines (7/7)
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #Philippines #HappyNewYear 😁
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨
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Why #ItIsMoreFunInThePhilippines ? #NewYear 's eve is still a few more days away and your neighbours are already firing up fireworks and firexrackers. 🎇🎆🧨🧨🧨
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Filipino Word of the Day!
* asawa (genderless): spouse, husband, wife
* kabiyak (genderless): other half, significant other; deeper and more romantic version of “asawa”If you want to literally translate “husband”, it is “asawang lalaki”; or “wife”, it's “asawang babae”; although it's rarely used/formed that way unless the context demands this level clarity.
Also, be careful pronouncing “asawang lalaki/babae", otherwise it might sound “aswang” which means “monster”, “ugly”, “scary”.
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Use in a sentence!
Roberto: Ito nga pala ang aking pinakamamahal na kabiyak, si Lala. (This my lovely significant half, Lala.)
Lala (using higher level of speech politeness and formality): Kumusta sa inyo. Ako si Lala, ang butihing asawa ni Roberto. (How do you do. I am Lala, the good wife of Roberto.)
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth #Culture
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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Filipino Word of the Day!
* asawa (genderless): spouse, husband, wife
* kabiyak (genderless): other half, significant other; deeper and more romantic version of “asawa”If you want to literally translate “husband”, it is “asawang lalaki”; or “wife”, it's “asawang babae”; although it's rarely used/formed that way unless the context demands this level clarity.
Also, be careful pronouncing “asawang lalaki/babae", otherwise it might sound “aswang” which means “monster”, “ugly”, “scary”.
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Use in a sentence!
Roberto: Ito nga pala ang aking pinakamamahal na kabiyak, si Lala. (This my lovely significant half, Lala.)
Lala (using higher level of speech politeness and formality): Kumusta sa inyo. Ako si Lala, ang butihing asawa ni Roberto. (How do you do. I am Lala, the good wife of Roberto.)
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth #Culture
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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Filipino Word of the Day!
* asawa (genderless): spouse, husband, wife
* kabiyak (genderless): other half, significant other; deeper and more romantic version of “asawa”If you want to literally translate “husband”, it is “asawang lalaki”; or “wife”, it's “asawang babae”; although it's rarely used/formed that way unless the context demands this level clarity.
Also, be careful pronouncing “asawang lalaki/babae", otherwise it might sound “aswang” which means “monster”, “ugly”, “scary”.
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Use in a sentence!
Roberto: Ito nga pala ang aking pinakamamahal na kabiyak, si Lala. (This my lovely significant half, Lala.)
Lala (using higher level of speech politeness and formality): Kumusta sa inyo. Ako si Lala, ang butihing asawa ni Roberto. (How do you do. I am Lala, the good wife of Roberto.)
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth #Culture
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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Filipino Word of the Day!
* asawa (genderless): spouse, husband, wife
* kabiyak (genderless): other half, significant other; deeper and more romantic version of “asawa”If you want to literally translate “husband”, it is “asawang lalaki”; or “wife”, it's “asawang babae”; although it's rarely used/formed that way unless the context demands this level clarity.
Also, be careful pronouncing “asawang lalaki/babae", otherwise it might sound “aswang” which means “monster”, “ugly”, “scary”.
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Use in a sentence!
Roberto: Ito nga pala ang aking pinakamamahal na kabiyak, si Lala. (This my lovely significant half, Lala.)
Lala (using higher level of speech politeness and formality): Kumusta sa inyo. Ako si Lala, ang butihing asawa ni Roberto. (How do you do. I am Lala, the good wife of Roberto.)
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth #Culture
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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Filipino Word of the Day!
* asawa (genderless): spouse, husband, wife
* kabiyak (genderless): other half, significant other; deeper and more romantic version of “asawa”If you want to literally translate “husband”, it is “asawang lalaki”; or “wife”, it's “asawang babae”; although it's rarely used/formed that way unless the context demands this level clarity.
Also, be careful pronouncing “asawang lalaki/babae", otherwise it might sound “aswang” which means “monster”, “ugly”, “scary”.
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Use in a sentence!
Roberto: Ito nga pala ang aking pinakamamahal na kabiyak, si Lala. (This my lovely significant half, Lala.)
Lala (using higher level of speech politeness and formality): Kumusta sa inyo. Ako si Lala, ang butihing asawa ni Roberto. (How do you do. I am Lala, the good wife of Roberto.)
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth #Culture
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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In the Philippines, a wife can choose between 4 name formats:
First, the full names of the couple:
* Husband's First Name: John Francisco
* Husband's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Balagtas
* Husband's Family Name (father's family name): CohenAnd…
* Wife's First Name: Maria Jessica Jane
* Wife's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Kurios
* Wife's Family Name (father's family name): MakilingThe 4 options:
1. Retain their maiden name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling
2. Hyphenate her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling-Cohen
3. Adopt her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Makiling Cohen
- note: “Makiling” becomes her “Middle Name”, and ”Cohen” her family name”
4. Adopt her husband's full name but should be prefixed with Mrs., like so: Mrs. John Francisco Balagtas CohenNotes:
* The No. 3 option is the most common because of “traditions”.
* The No. 1 and No. 2 options are gaining popularity.
* The No. 4 option is rarely used. -- I remember reading that there were incidents wherein it became an issue in some countries, the immigration officer assumed they're holding a fake passport. In one case, the immigration officer understood it as they're brother and sister, not husband and wife, and their country requires that a wife should be accompanied by their husband.Last, but not the least, I want to bring attention to the “Middle Name”.
a. A “Middle Name” in the Philippines is generally the family name of their mother before their mother was married.
b. In the No. 3 option, if a wife chooses it, her “married Middle Name” is her “maiden family name”, she drops her “mother's maiden family name”.
This is important to know because this usage of “Middle Name” is unique in the Philippines.In other countries, a middle name can be:
* Whatever is in the middle of their full name.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling, the middle name is “Jane” not “Kurios”.
* It can also be the middle or second “first name”. In “John Francisco”, the middle name is “Francisco”.
* Or, the family name of the father because the father's family name is written first, like so: John Francisco Cohen Balagtas.* And, in most other countries, it is either the father's or mother's surname only.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios; or Maria Jessica Jane MakilingThe Philippine naming convention is the only one of its kind today.
* “First Name” - can be one to 100 if you like.
* “Middle Name” - mother's maiden family name.
* “Family Name” - father's family name / surname.^_^
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In the Philippines, a wife can choose between 4 name formats:
First, the full names of the couple:
* Husband's First Name: John Francisco
* Husband's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Balagtas
* Husband's Family Name (father's family name): CohenAnd…
* Wife's First Name: Maria Jessica Jane
* Wife's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Kurios
* Wife's Family Name (father's family name): MakilingThe 4 options:
1. Retain their maiden name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling
2. Hyphenate her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling-Cohen
3. Adopt her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Makiling Cohen
- note: “Makiling” becomes her “Middle Name”, and ”Cohen” her family name”
4. Adopt her husband's full name but should be prefixed with Mrs., like so: Mrs. John Francisco Balagtas CohenNotes:
* The No. 3 option is the most common because of “traditions”.
* The No. 1 and No. 2 options are gaining popularity.
* The No. 4 option is rarely used. -- I remember reading that there were incidents wherein it became an issue in some countries, the immigration officer assumed they're holding a fake passport. In one case, the immigration officer understood it as they're brother and sister, not husband and wife, and their country requires that a wife should be accompanied by their husband.Last, but not the least, I want to bring attention to the “Middle Name”.
a. A “Middle Name” in the Philippines is generally the family name of their mother before their mother was married.
b. In the No. 3 option, if a wife chooses it, her “married Middle Name” is her “maiden family name”, she drops her “mother's maiden family name”.
This is important to know because this usage of “Middle Name” is unique in the Philippines.In other countries, a middle name can be:
* Whatever is in the middle of their full name.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling, the middle name is “Jane” not “Kurios”.
* It can also be the middle or second “first name”. In “John Francisco”, the middle name is “Francisco”.
* Or, the family name of the father because the father's family name is written first, like so: John Francisco Cohen Balagtas.* And, in most other countries, it is either the father's or mother's surname only.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios; or Maria Jessica Jane MakilingThe Philippine naming convention is the only one of its kind today.
* “First Name” - can be one to 100 if you like.
* “Middle Name” - mother's maiden family name.
* “Family Name” - father's family name / surname.^_^
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In the Philippines, a wife can choose between 4 name formats:
First, the full names of the couple:
* Husband's First Name: John Francisco
* Husband's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Balagtas
* Husband's Family Name (father's family name): CohenAnd…
* Wife's First Name: Maria Jessica Jane
* Wife's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Kurios
* Wife's Family Name (father's family name): MakilingThe 4 options:
1. Retain their maiden name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling
2. Hyphenate her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling-Cohen
3. Adopt her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Makiling Cohen
- note: “Makiling” becomes her “Middle Name”, and ”Cohen” her family name”
4. Adopt her husband's full name but should be prefixed with Mrs., like so: Mrs. John Francisco Balagtas CohenNotes:
* The No. 3 option is the most common because of “traditions”.
* The No. 1 and No. 2 options are gaining popularity.
* The No. 4 option is rarely used. -- I remember reading that there were incidents wherein it became an issue in some countries, the immigration officer assumed they're holding a fake passport. In one case, the immigration officer understood it as they're brother and sister, not husband and wife, and their country requires that a wife should be accompanied by their husband.Last, but not the least, I want to bring attention to the “Middle Name”.
a. A “Middle Name” in the Philippines is generally the family name of their mother before their mother was married.
b. In the No. 3 option, if a wife chooses it, her “married Middle Name” is her “maiden family name”, she drops her “mother's maiden family name”.
This is important to know because this usage of “Middle Name” is unique in the Philippines.In other countries, a middle name can be:
* Whatever is in the middle of their full name.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling, the middle name is “Jane” not “Kurios”.
* It can also be the middle or second “first name”. In “John Francisco”, the middle name is “Francisco”.
* Or, the family name of the father because the father's family name is written first, like so: John Francisco Cohen Balagtas.* And, in most other countries, it is either the father's or mother's surname only.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios; or Maria Jessica Jane MakilingThe Philippine naming convention is the only one of its kind today.
* “First Name” - can be one to 100 if you like.
* “Middle Name” - mother's maiden family name.
* “Family Name” - father's family name / surname.^_^
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In the Philippines, a wife can choose between 4 name formats:
First, the full names of the couple:
* Husband's First Name: John Francisco
* Husband's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Balagtas
* Husband's Family Name (father's family name): CohenAnd…
* Wife's First Name: Maria Jessica Jane
* Wife's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Kurios
* Wife's Family Name (father's family name): MakilingThe 4 options:
1. Retain their maiden name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling
2. Hyphenate her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling-Cohen
3. Adopt her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Makiling Cohen
- note: “Makiling” becomes her “Middle Name”, and ”Cohen” her family name”
4. Adopt her husband's full name but should be prefixed with Mrs., like so: Mrs. John Francisco Balagtas CohenNotes:
* The No. 3 option is the most common because of “traditions”.
* The No. 1 and No. 2 options are gaining popularity.
* The No. 4 option is rarely used. -- I remember reading that there were incidents wherein it became an issue in some countries, the immigration officer assumed they're holding a fake passport. In one case, the immigration officer understood it as they're brother and sister, not husband and wife, and their country requires that a wife should be accompanied by their husband.Last, but not the least, I want to bring attention to the “Middle Name”.
a. A “Middle Name” in the Philippines is generally the family name of their mother before their mother was married.
b. In the No. 3 option, if a wife chooses it, her “married Middle Name” is her “maiden family name”, she drops her “mother's maiden family name”.
This is important to know because this usage of “Middle Name” is unique in the Philippines.In other countries, a middle name can be:
* Whatever is in the middle of their full name.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling, the middle name is “Jane” not “Kurios”.
* It can also be the middle or second “first name”. In “John Francisco”, the middle name is “Francisco”.
* Or, the family name of the father because the father's family name is written first, like so: John Francisco Cohen Balagtas.* And, in most other countries, it is either the father's or mother's surname only.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios; or Maria Jessica Jane MakilingThe Philippine naming convention is the only one of its kind today.
* “First Name” - can be one to 100 if you like.
* “Middle Name” - mother's maiden family name.
* “Family Name” - father's family name / surname.^_^
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In the Philippines, a wife can choose between 4 name formats:
First, the full names of the couple:
* Husband's First Name: John Francisco
* Husband's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Balagtas
* Husband's Family Name (father's family name): CohenAnd…
* Wife's First Name: Maria Jessica Jane
* Wife's Middle Name (mother's maiden family name): Kurios
* Wife's Family Name (father's family name): MakilingThe 4 options:
1. Retain their maiden name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling
2. Hyphenate her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling-Cohen
3. Adopt her husband's family name: Maria Jessica Jane Makiling Cohen
- note: “Makiling” becomes her “Middle Name”, and ”Cohen” her family name”
4. Adopt her husband's full name but should be prefixed with Mrs., like so: Mrs. John Francisco Balagtas CohenNotes:
* The No. 3 option is the most common because of “traditions”.
* The No. 1 and No. 2 options are gaining popularity.
* The No. 4 option is rarely used. -- I remember reading that there were incidents wherein it became an issue in some countries, the immigration officer assumed they're holding a fake passport. In one case, the immigration officer understood it as they're brother and sister, not husband and wife, and their country requires that a wife should be accompanied by their husband.Last, but not the least, I want to bring attention to the “Middle Name”.
a. A “Middle Name” in the Philippines is generally the family name of their mother before their mother was married.
b. In the No. 3 option, if a wife chooses it, her “married Middle Name” is her “maiden family name”, she drops her “mother's maiden family name”.
This is important to know because this usage of “Middle Name” is unique in the Philippines.In other countries, a middle name can be:
* Whatever is in the middle of their full name.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios Makiling, the middle name is “Jane” not “Kurios”.
* It can also be the middle or second “first name”. In “John Francisco”, the middle name is “Francisco”.
* Or, the family name of the father because the father's family name is written first, like so: John Francisco Cohen Balagtas.* And, in most other countries, it is either the father's or mother's surname only.
Example: Maria Jessica Jane Kurios; or Maria Jessica Jane MakilingThe Philippine naming convention is the only one of its kind today.
* “First Name” - can be one to 100 if you like.
* “Middle Name” - mother's maiden family name.
* “Family Name” - father's family name / surname.^_^
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If we go farther back in time.
ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·ra·ng·ga·y) was originally ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·nga·y). A “balangay” was a pre-colonial “Filipino” ship design (it can be small or huge) that can traverse the open seas. One such was the historical first voyage of pre-colonial “Filipinos” to China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). (See: https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ-21-1983/scott.pdf )
Before the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea escalation, there was an annual “balangay” voyage from the Philippines to China.
In conclusion:
* ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·ngay) => ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·rang·gay) => baranggay => barang̃ay > barangay
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If we go farther back in time.
ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·ra·ng·ga·y) was originally ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·nga·y). A “balangay” was a pre-colonial “Filipino” ship design (it can be small or huge) that can traverse the open seas. One such was the historical first voyage of pre-colonial “Filipinos” to China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). (See: https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ-21-1983/scott.pdf )
Before the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea escalation, there was an annual “balangay” voyage from the Philippines to China.
In conclusion:
* ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·ngay) => ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·rang·gay) => baranggay => barang̃ay > barangay
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If we go farther back in time.
ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·ra·ng·ga·y) was originally ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·nga·y). A “balangay” was a pre-colonial “Filipino” ship design (it can be small or huge) that can traverse the open seas. One such was the historical first voyage of pre-colonial “Filipinos” to China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). (See: https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ-21-1983/scott.pdf )
Before the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea escalation, there was an annual “balangay” voyage from the Philippines to China.
In conclusion:
* ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·ngay) => ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·rang·gay) => baranggay => barang̃ay > barangay
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If we go farther back in time.
ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·ra·ng·ga·y) was originally ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·nga·y). A “balangay” was a pre-colonial “Filipino” ship design (it can be small or huge) that can traverse the open seas. One such was the historical first voyage of pre-colonial “Filipinos” to China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). (See: https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ-21-1983/scott.pdf )
Before the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea escalation, there was an annual “balangay” voyage from the Philippines to China.
In conclusion:
* ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·ngay) => ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·rang·gay) => baranggay => barang̃ay > barangay
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If we go farther back in time.
ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·ra·ng·ga·y) was originally ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·nga·y). A “balangay” was a pre-colonial “Filipino” ship design (it can be small or huge) that can traverse the open seas. One such was the historical first voyage of pre-colonial “Filipinos” to China during the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). (See: https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ-21-1983/scott.pdf )
Before the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea escalation, there was an annual “balangay” voyage from the Philippines to China.
In conclusion:
* ᜊᜎᜅᜌ᜔ (ba·la·ngay) => ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ (ba·rang·gay) => baranggay => barang̃ay > barangay
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If you visit the Philippines, you'll more likely encounter people say, “barangay”.
A “barangay” is the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
a. City > Districts > Zones > Barangays; or
b. City > Districts > BarangaysThe closest in American context is a “town”. A gated village or subdivision is usually considered a separate barangay as well (but there are cases where it is not if the village/subdivision is too big to be a single “barangay”).
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
A. ba·ra·ngay
B. ba·rang·gayIf you chose A, because the Filipino language is syllabic, it is wrong, the correct answer is B.
The modern Latin-based spelling of “barangay” is the shortened form based on current Filipino language rules. Originally, it was written like so: “barang̃ay”, a tilde above the letter ‘g’. It was to signify to the reader that the pronunciation is actually “ba·rang·gay”.
There are actually two letters: “ng” and “g”, hence “ng̃” (with a tilde).
Prior to writing it with a tilde, it was originally written as “baranggay”. Which in the Philippines' native script called “Baybayin” or “Suyat” (both umbrella terms), it was written as “ba” + “ra” + “ng” + “ga” + ”y” (one syllable is one letter in Baybayin/Suyat script).
* ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ = baranggay = barang̃ay = barangay
That is why “barangay” is pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” not “ba·ra·ngay”.
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If you visit the Philippines, you'll more likely encounter people say, “barangay”.
A “barangay” is the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
a. City > Districts > Zones > Barangays; or
b. City > Districts > BarangaysThe closest in American context is a “town”. A gated village or subdivision is usually considered a separate barangay as well (but there are cases where it is not if the village/subdivision is too big to be a single “barangay”).
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
A. ba·ra·ngay
B. ba·rang·gayIf you chose A, because the Filipino language is syllabic, it is wrong, the correct answer is B.
The modern Latin-based spelling of “barangay” is the shortened form based on current Filipino language rules. Originally, it was written like so: “barang̃ay”, a tilde above the letter ‘g’. It was to signify to the reader that the pronunciation is actually “ba·rang·gay”.
There are actually two letters: “ng” and “g”, hence “ng̃” (with a tilde).
Prior to writing it with a tilde, it was originally written as “baranggay”. Which in the Philippines' native script called “Baybayin” or “Suyat” (both umbrella terms), it was written as “ba” + “ra” + “ng” + “ga” + ”y” (one syllable is one letter in Baybayin/Suyat script).
* ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ = baranggay = barang̃ay = barangay
That is why “barangay” is pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” not “ba·ra·ngay”.
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If you visit the Philippines, you'll more likely encounter people say, “barangay”.
A “barangay” is the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
a. City > Districts > Zones > Barangays; or
b. City > Districts > BarangaysThe closest in American context is a “town”. A gated village or subdivision is usually considered a separate barangay as well (but there are cases where it is not if the village/subdivision is too big to be a single “barangay”).
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
A. ba·ra·ngay
B. ba·rang·gayIf you chose A, because the Filipino language is syllabic, it is wrong, the correct answer is B.
The modern Latin-based spelling of “barangay” is the shortened form based on current Filipino language rules. Originally, it was written like so: “barang̃ay”, a tilde above the letter ‘g’. It was to signify to the reader that the pronunciation is actually “ba·rang·gay”.
There are actually two letters: “ng” and “g”, hence “ng̃” (with a tilde).
Prior to writing it with a tilde, it was originally written as “baranggay”. Which in the Philippines' native script called “Baybayin” or “Suyat” (both umbrella terms), it was written as “ba” + “ra” + “ng” + “ga” + ”y” (one syllable is one letter in Baybayin/Suyat script).
* ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ = baranggay = barang̃ay = barangay
That is why “barangay” is pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” not “ba·ra·ngay”.
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If you visit the Philippines, you'll more likely encounter people say, “barangay”.
A “barangay” is the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
a. City > Districts > Zones > Barangays; or
b. City > Districts > BarangaysThe closest in American context is a “town”. A gated village or subdivision is usually considered a separate barangay as well (but there are cases where it is not if the village/subdivision is too big to be a single “barangay”).
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
A. ba·ra·ngay
B. ba·rang·gayIf you chose A, because the Filipino language is syllabic, it is wrong, the correct answer is B.
The modern Latin-based spelling of “barangay” is the shortened form based on current Filipino language rules. Originally, it was written like so: “barang̃ay”, a tilde above the letter ‘g’. It was to signify to the reader that the pronunciation is actually “ba·rang·gay”.
There are actually two letters: “ng” and “g”, hence “ng̃” (with a tilde).
Prior to writing it with a tilde, it was originally written as “baranggay”. Which in the Philippines' native script called “Baybayin” or “Suyat” (both umbrella terms), it was written as “ba” + “ra” + “ng” + “ga” + ”y” (one syllable is one letter in Baybayin/Suyat script).
* ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ = baranggay = barang̃ay = barangay
That is why “barangay” is pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” not “ba·ra·ngay”.
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Why is “barangay” pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” and not “ba·ra·ngay”?
If you visit the Philippines, you'll more likely encounter people say, “barangay”.
A “barangay” is the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
a. City > Districts > Zones > Barangays; or
b. City > Districts > BarangaysThe closest in American context is a “town”. A gated village or subdivision is usually considered a separate barangay as well (but there are cases where it is not if the village/subdivision is too big to be a single “barangay”).
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
How do you pronounce the word “barangay”?
A. ba·ra·ngay
B. ba·rang·gayIf you chose A, because the Filipino language is syllabic, it is wrong, the correct answer is B.
The modern Latin-based spelling of “barangay” is the shortened form based on current Filipino language rules. Originally, it was written like so: “barang̃ay”, a tilde above the letter ‘g’. It was to signify to the reader that the pronunciation is actually “ba·rang·gay”.
There are actually two letters: “ng” and “g”, hence “ng̃” (with a tilde).
Prior to writing it with a tilde, it was originally written as “baranggay”. Which in the Philippines' native script called “Baybayin” or “Suyat” (both umbrella terms), it was written as “ba” + “ra” + “ng” + “ga” + ”y” (one syllable is one letter in Baybayin/Suyat script).
* ᜊᜍᜅ᜔ᜄᜌ᜔ = baranggay = barang̃ay = barangay
That is why “barangay” is pronounced as “ba·rang·gay” not “ba·ra·ngay”.
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember.
Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember:
1. "Kumusta po" = How are you / How do you do. It's both a greeting and a real question. Since you're a foreigner, Filipinos will take it as a greeting.
It's polite and formal.
* "Kumusta po sila" : very very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po kayo" : very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po" : polite and formal (use this)
* "Kumusta" : formal
* "Kamusta po sila": very very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po kayo" : very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po" : polite and casual
* "Kamusta" : very casual
* "Hoy", etc. : very very casual (don't use this unless you're close friends)2. "Saan po ito?" Or "S'an po ito?" = Where is this?
3. "Paano po pumunta dito?" = How do you go here? (Pa-a-no)
4. "Magkano po ito?" Or "Magkano po dito?" = How much is this?
Using "ito" is casual. While "dito" makes it formal. Either is fine since you used "po", it's both polite/respectful. But "dito" is preferred for new learners of Filipino or visiting foreigners.
Oh, it's "di-to" not "ditto". "Di" as in "did", "to" as in "Tom". "Di-to".
5. "Magkano po?" = How much?
6. "Kailan po aalis?" Or "Kailan po tayo aalis?" = When are we leaving.
The former is generic, the context is usually understood if used correctly. For example, you asked a ferryman, "Kailan po aalis?" The context is understood you're referring to when the ferry will leave, so you can remove "tayo" ("we") to simplify your sentence.
7. "Masarap" in reference to food = good, delectable.
8. "Malinamnam" = umami (savory); rich in flavor.
9. "Mahal" = expensive; love (depends on context/usage)
10. "Wala na bang tawad?" = No more discounts?
11. "Tulong!" Or "Saklolo!" = Help!
12. "Tawag" = call
13. "Telepono" = Telephone
Vowel pronunciations are:
* A as in "ah". It's "ah-pple" not "ey-pple"
* E as in "eh", like "bed".
* I as in "in", like "indigo" or "fin".
* O as in "or", like "Oreo".
* U as in "hu" or "ru". "Rudimentary".Note: simplest and basic form, and examples only.
Words are also syllabic. If there are two vowels or continents together, those are generally pronounced separately in syllables.
Mata = ma-ta = eye
Pilipinas = pi-li-pi-nas = Philippines
Maganda = ma-gan-daThere are other pronunciation considerations but those are level 2 or level 3 already. If you're only visiting, it's fine if you don't know those.
Like: "baba" and "basa". Depending on how you pronounce it, the meaning can change.
baba = down, go down; or chin
basa = wet; or readAnd there are regional meanings to consider too, but again, higher level language learning.
Yes, many Filipinos can communicate in English. But, there are times when it's hard for some, they tend to switch or mix Filipino words without realizing it.
😃
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember.
Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember:
1. "Kumusta po" = How are you / How do you do. It's both a greeting and a real question. Since you're a foreigner, Filipinos will take it as a greeting.
It's polite and formal.
* "Kumusta po sila" : very very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po kayo" : very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po" : polite and formal (use this)
* "Kumusta" : formal
* "Kamusta po sila": very very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po kayo" : very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po" : polite and casual
* "Kamusta" : very casual
* "Hoy", etc. : very very casual (don't use this unless you're close friends)2. "Saan po ito?" Or "S'an po ito?" = Where is this?
3. "Paano po pumunta dito?" = How do you go here? (Pa-a-no)
4. "Magkano po ito?" Or "Magkano po dito?" = How much is this?
Using "ito" is casual. While "dito" makes it formal. Either is fine since you used "po", it's both polite/respectful. But "dito" is preferred for new learners of Filipino or visiting foreigners.
Oh, it's "di-to" not "ditto". "Di" as in "did", "to" as in "Tom". "Di-to".
5. "Magkano po?" = How much?
6. "Kailan po aalis?" Or "Kailan po tayo aalis?" = When are we leaving.
The former is generic, the context is usually understood if used correctly. For example, you asked a ferryman, "Kailan po aalis?" The context is understood you're referring to when the ferry will leave, so you can remove "tayo" ("we") to simplify your sentence.
7. "Masarap" in reference to food = good, delectable.
8. "Malinamnam" = umami (savory); rich in flavor.
9. "Mahal" = expensive; love (depends on context/usage)
10. "Wala na bang tawad?" = No more discounts?
11. "Tulong!" Or "Saklolo!" = Help!
12. "Tawag" = call
13. "Telepono" = Telephone
Vowel pronunciations are:
* A as in "ah". It's "ah-pple" not "ey-pple"
* E as in "eh", like "bed".
* I as in "in", like "indigo" or "fin".
* O as in "or", like "Oreo".
* U as in "hu" or "ru". "Rudimentary".Note: simplest and basic form, and examples only.
Words are also syllabic. If there are two vowels or continents together, those are generally pronounced separately in syllables.
Mata = ma-ta = eye
Pilipinas = pi-li-pi-nas = Philippines
Maganda = ma-gan-daThere are other pronunciation considerations but those are level 2 or level 3 already. If you're only visiting, it's fine if you don't know those.
Like: "baba" and "basa". Depending on how you pronounce it, the meaning can change.
baba = down, go down; or chin
basa = wet; or readAnd there are regional meanings to consider too, but again, higher level language learning.
Yes, many Filipinos can communicate in English. But, there are times when it's hard for some, they tend to switch or mix Filipino words without realizing it.
😃
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember.
Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember:
1. "Kumusta po" = How are you / How do you do. It's both a greeting and a real question. Since you're a foreigner, Filipinos will take it as a greeting.
It's polite and formal.
* "Kumusta po sila" : very very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po kayo" : very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po" : polite and formal (use this)
* "Kumusta" : formal
* "Kamusta po sila": very very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po kayo" : very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po" : polite and casual
* "Kamusta" : very casual
* "Hoy", etc. : very very casual (don't use this unless you're close friends)2. "Saan po ito?" Or "S'an po ito?" = Where is this?
3. "Paano po pumunta dito?" = How do you go here? (Pa-a-no)
4. "Magkano po ito?" Or "Magkano po dito?" = How much is this?
Using "ito" is casual. While "dito" makes it formal. Either is fine since you used "po", it's both polite/respectful. But "dito" is preferred for new learners of Filipino or visiting foreigners.
Oh, it's "di-to" not "ditto". "Di" as in "did", "to" as in "Tom". "Di-to".
5. "Magkano po?" = How much?
6. "Kailan po aalis?" Or "Kailan po tayo aalis?" = When are we leaving.
The former is generic, the context is usually understood if used correctly. For example, you asked a ferryman, "Kailan po aalis?" The context is understood you're referring to when the ferry will leave, so you can remove "tayo" ("we") to simplify your sentence.
7. "Masarap" in reference to food = good, delectable.
8. "Malinamnam" = umami (savory); rich in flavor.
9. "Mahal" = expensive; love (depends on context/usage)
10. "Wala na bang tawad?" = No more discounts?
11. "Tulong!" Or "Saklolo!" = Help!
12. "Tawag" = call
13. "Telepono" = Telephone
Vowel pronunciations are:
* A as in "ah". It's "ah-pple" not "ey-pple"
* E as in "eh", like "bed".
* I as in "in", like "indigo" or "fin".
* O as in "or", like "Oreo".
* U as in "hu" or "ru". "Rudimentary".Note: simplest and basic form, and examples only.
Words are also syllabic. If there are two vowels or continents together, those are generally pronounced separately in syllables.
Mata = ma-ta = eye
Pilipinas = pi-li-pi-nas = Philippines
Maganda = ma-gan-daThere are other pronunciation considerations but those are level 2 or level 3 already. If you're only visiting, it's fine if you don't know those.
Like: "baba" and "basa". Depending on how you pronounce it, the meaning can change.
baba = down, go down; or chin
basa = wet; or readAnd there are regional meanings to consider too, but again, higher level language learning.
Yes, many Filipinos can communicate in English. But, there are times when it's hard for some, they tend to switch or mix Filipino words without realizing it.
😃
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember.
Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember:
1. "Kumusta po" = How are you / How do you do. It's both a greeting and a real question. Since you're a foreigner, Filipinos will take it as a greeting.
It's polite and formal.
* "Kumusta po sila" : very very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po kayo" : very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po" : polite and formal (use this)
* "Kumusta" : formal
* "Kamusta po sila": very very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po kayo" : very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po" : polite and casual
* "Kamusta" : very casual
* "Hoy", etc. : very very casual (don't use this unless you're close friends)2. "Saan po ito?" Or "S'an po ito?" = Where is this?
3. "Paano po pumunta dito?" = How do you go here? (Pa-a-no)
4. "Magkano po ito?" Or "Magkano po dito?" = How much is this?
Using "ito" is casual. While "dito" makes it formal. Either is fine since you used "po", it's both polite/respectful. But "dito" is preferred for new learners of Filipino or visiting foreigners.
Oh, it's "di-to" not "ditto". "Di" as in "did", "to" as in "Tom". "Di-to".
5. "Magkano po?" = How much?
6. "Kailan po aalis?" Or "Kailan po tayo aalis?" = When are we leaving.
The former is generic, the context is usually understood if used correctly. For example, you asked a ferryman, "Kailan po aalis?" The context is understood you're referring to when the ferry will leave, so you can remove "tayo" ("we") to simplify your sentence.
7. "Masarap" in reference to food = good, delectable.
8. "Malinamnam" = umami (savory); rich in flavor.
9. "Mahal" = expensive; love (depends on context/usage)
10. "Wala na bang tawad?" = No more discounts?
11. "Tulong!" Or "Saklolo!" = Help!
12. "Tawag" = call
13. "Telepono" = Telephone
Vowel pronunciations are:
* A as in "ah". It's "ah-pple" not "ey-pple"
* E as in "eh", like "bed".
* I as in "in", like "indigo" or "fin".
* O as in "or", like "Oreo".
* U as in "hu" or "ru". "Rudimentary".Note: simplest and basic form, and examples only.
Words are also syllabic. If there are two vowels or continents together, those are generally pronounced separately in syllables.
Mata = ma-ta = eye
Pilipinas = pi-li-pi-nas = Philippines
Maganda = ma-gan-daThere are other pronunciation considerations but those are level 2 or level 3 already. If you're only visiting, it's fine if you don't know those.
Like: "baba" and "basa". Depending on how you pronounce it, the meaning can change.
baba = down, go down; or chin
basa = wet; or readAnd there are regional meanings to consider too, but again, higher level language learning.
Yes, many Filipinos can communicate in English. But, there are times when it's hard for some, they tend to switch or mix Filipino words without realizing it.
😃
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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CW: Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember.
Visiting the Philippines? Here are some words you should remember:
1. "Kumusta po" = How are you / How do you do. It's both a greeting and a real question. Since you're a foreigner, Filipinos will take it as a greeting.
It's polite and formal.
* "Kumusta po sila" : very very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po kayo" : very polite and formal
* "Kumusta po" : polite and formal (use this)
* "Kumusta" : formal
* "Kamusta po sila": very very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po kayo" : very polite but casual
* "Kamusta po" : polite and casual
* "Kamusta" : very casual
* "Hoy", etc. : very very casual (don't use this unless you're close friends)2. "Saan po ito?" Or "S'an po ito?" = Where is this?
3. "Paano po pumunta dito?" = How do you go here? (Pa-a-no)
4. "Magkano po ito?" Or "Magkano po dito?" = How much is this?
Using "ito" is casual. While "dito" makes it formal. Either is fine since you used "po", it's both polite/respectful. But "dito" is preferred for new learners of Filipino or visiting foreigners.
Oh, it's "di-to" not "ditto". "Di" as in "did", "to" as in "Tom". "Di-to".
5. "Magkano po?" = How much?
6. "Kailan po aalis?" Or "Kailan po tayo aalis?" = When are we leaving.
The former is generic, the context is usually understood if used correctly. For example, you asked a ferryman, "Kailan po aalis?" The context is understood you're referring to when the ferry will leave, so you can remove "tayo" ("we") to simplify your sentence.
7. "Masarap" in reference to food = good, delectable.
8. "Malinamnam" = umami (savory); rich in flavor.
9. "Mahal" = expensive; love (depends on context/usage)
10. "Wala na bang tawad?" = No more discounts?
11. "Tulong!" Or "Saklolo!" = Help!
12. "Tawag" = call
13. "Telepono" = Telephone
Vowel pronunciations are:
* A as in "ah". It's "ah-pple" not "ey-pple"
* E as in "eh", like "bed".
* I as in "in", like "indigo" or "fin".
* O as in "or", like "Oreo".
* U as in "hu" or "ru". "Rudimentary".Note: simplest and basic form, and examples only.
Words are also syllabic. If there are two vowels or continents together, those are generally pronounced separately in syllables.
Mata = ma-ta = eye
Pilipinas = pi-li-pi-nas = Philippines
Maganda = ma-gan-daThere are other pronunciation considerations but those are level 2 or level 3 already. If you're only visiting, it's fine if you don't know those.
Like: "baba" and "basa". Depending on how you pronounce it, the meaning can change.
baba = down, go down; or chin
basa = wet; or readAnd there are regional meanings to consider too, but again, higher level language learning.
Yes, many Filipinos can communicate in English. But, there are times when it's hard for some, they tend to switch or mix Filipino words without realizing it.
😃
#Philippines #Pilipinas #Wika #Language #Filipino #BuwanNgWika #NationalLanguageMonth
#YourOnlyOne #LearningFilipino #PagAralanAngFilipino #MagAralNgFilipino #Tourism #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
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@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
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i just want to yuyuko myself right now, being a #filipino is truly a curse 💀
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@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
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i just want to yuyuko myself right now, being a #filipino is truly a curse 💀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8XHr5kGSSM
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
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i just want to yuyuko myself right now, being a #filipino is truly a curse 💀
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Are you a foreigner visiting the #Philippines this week, or already here?
Starting tomorrow, Thursday and up to Sunday, it is a holiday in the entire country. It is what #Christians and #Catholics call “Holy Week”.
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Black Saturday
* Easter SundayWhat to expect:
1. Thursday to Saturday: malls, and most restaurants and fast foods, and other establishments, will be closed.Some establishments in and around tourist spots may choose to operate, but in a limited capacity, so please be patient.
If you need to buy something, your best bet are convenient stores, as some branches remain open. But more likely with limited hours (and supply).
2. Train operations will be closed for 3 (sometimes 4) days.
3. Regular public transportation will be limited.
4. Buses are fully-booked because of Filipinos travelling back to their provinces.
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Don't be surprised if you find a lot of establishments closed and the towns are like ghost towns.
Enjoy your stay!
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Are you a foreigner visiting the #Philippines this week, or already here?
Starting tomorrow, Thursday and up to Sunday, it is a holiday in the entire country. It is what #Christians and #Catholics call “Holy Week”.
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Black Saturday
* Easter SundayWhat to expect:
1. Thursday to Saturday: malls, and most restaurants and fast foods, and other establishments, will be closed.Some establishments in and around tourist spots may choose to operate, but in a limited capacity, so please be patient.
If you need to buy something, your best bet are convenient stores, as some branches remain open. But more likely with limited hours (and supply).
2. Train operations will be closed for 3 (sometimes 4) days.
3. Regular public transportation will be limited.
4. Buses are fully-booked because of Filipinos travelling back to their provinces.
---
Don't be surprised if you find a lot of establishments closed and the towns are like ghost towns.
Enjoy your stay!
-
Are you a foreigner visiting the #Philippines this week, or already here?
Starting tomorrow, Thursday and up to Sunday, it is a holiday in the entire country. It is what #Christians and #Catholics call “Holy Week”.
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Black Saturday
* Easter SundayWhat to expect:
1. Thursday to Saturday: malls, and most restaurants and fast foods, and other establishments, will be closed.Some establishments in and around tourist spots may choose to operate, but in a limited capacity, so please be patient.
If you need to buy something, your best bet are convenient stores, as some branches remain open. But more likely with limited hours (and supply).
2. Train operations will be closed for 3 (sometimes 4) days.
3. Regular public transportation will be limited.
4. Buses are fully-booked because of Filipinos travelling back to their provinces.
---
Don't be surprised if you find a lot of establishments closed and the towns are like ghost towns.
Enjoy your stay!
-
Are you a foreigner visiting the #Philippines this week, or already here?
Starting tomorrow, Thursday and up to Sunday, it is a holiday in the entire country. It is what #Christians and #Catholics call “Holy Week”.
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Black Saturday
* Easter SundayWhat to expect:
1. Thursday to Saturday: malls, and most restaurants and fast foods, and other establishments, will be closed.Some establishments in and around tourist spots may choose to operate, but in a limited capacity, so please be patient.
If you need to buy something, your best bet are convenient stores, as some branches remain open. But more likely with limited hours (and supply).
2. Train operations will be closed for 3 (sometimes 4) days.
3. Regular public transportation will be limited.
4. Buses are fully-booked because of Filipinos travelling back to their provinces.
---
Don't be surprised if you find a lot of establishments closed and the towns are like ghost towns.
Enjoy your stay!
-
Are you a foreigner visiting the #Philippines this week, or already here?
Starting tomorrow, Thursday and up to Sunday, it is a holiday in the entire country. It is what #Christians and #Catholics call “Holy Week”.
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday
* Black Saturday
* Easter SundayWhat to expect:
1. Thursday to Saturday: malls, and most restaurants and fast foods, and other establishments, will be closed.Some establishments in and around tourist spots may choose to operate, but in a limited capacity, so please be patient.
If you need to buy something, your best bet are convenient stores, as some branches remain open. But more likely with limited hours (and supply).
2. Train operations will be closed for 3 (sometimes 4) days.
3. Regular public transportation will be limited.
4. Buses are fully-booked because of Filipinos travelling back to their provinces.
---
Don't be surprised if you find a lot of establishments closed and the towns are like ghost towns.
Enjoy your stay!
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To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
___Bring a liter of water at all times.___
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
#BeSafe #BeCool If you do it right, you'll discover that #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines @pilipinas
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To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
___Bring a liter of water at all times.___
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
#BeSafe #BeCool If you do it right, you'll discover that #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines @pilipinas
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To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
___Bring a liter of water at all times.___
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
#BeSafe #BeCool If you do it right, you'll discover that #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines @pilipinas
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To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
___Bring a liter of water at all times.___
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
#BeSafe #BeCool If you do it right, you'll discover that #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines @pilipinas
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To everyone in the #Philippines, especially foreigners and those planning to visit our beautiful country, make it a habit to:
___Bring a liter of water at all times.___
The heat index (or feels like) is now at 38°C (I don't know what it is in °F we don't use that). This is still, actually, cool for us locals.
In the coming weeks, and months, it might go up as high as 45°C, like it did in the last few years (even without #ElNiño). 42°C – 45°C is what we locals consider very hot, and there are locals who collapses, or die, because of heat exhaustion. (Watch out for announcements of heat waves too.)
Now, if you're a foreigner who came from colder countries, you definitely are not accustomed to this weather. So, don't even dare assume "you can do it". Bring water with you at all times, especially if you have existing conditions.
Mineral water is highly recommended, preferably between pH8 and pH10 (alkaline levels). Distilled/purified water are below pH6 (acidic levels). Of course, if your doctor said you can not drink alkaline/mineral water, then don't. Especially people who can't process minerals.
#BeSafe #BeCool If you do it right, you'll discover that #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines @pilipinas