Filipino Expressions
*Examples
1. Anyare? - came from "Anong Nangyari?" (What happened)
- this expression is uttered out of surprise during more lighthearted situations.
Example: If you see a close friend or co-worker with a terrible new haircut, you can jokingly say, “Anyare?!”
2. Hay naku! - It has no direct translation but it can be used as either a “Sigh!”, “Oh my!”, or an “Oh well!”
- An expression of surprise, dismay or frustration when things aren’t going your way.
Example: Hay naku, I’m so tired of major traffic jams every day.
3. KKB - This acronym stands for “kaniya-kaniyang bayad”, which roughly translates to “pay for yourself”
Example:
Person 1: Let’s go for drinks!
Person 2: Libre mo? (Is it your treat?)
Person 1: No, KKB!
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