Idioms and Cultural Expressions Flashcards
What does ‘Balat sibuyas’ mean in English?
Overly sensitive (literally, onion-skinned)
Translate to Tagalog: ‘The world is small.’
Maliit ang mundo.
What does ‘Bahala na’ express?
Come what may or leave it to fate.
How do you say ‘To each his own’ in Tagalog?
Kanya-kanyang buhay.
What does ‘Hampas-lupa’ mean?
Poor or lowly person (literally, earth-beater).
Translate to Tagalog: ‘It’s raining cats and dogs.’
Bumubuhos ang ulan.
What does ‘Kapag maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot’ mean?
When the blanket is short, learn to curl up (adapt to your circumstances).
Translate to Tagalog: ‘Actions speak louder than words.’
Ang gawa ang mas mahalaga kaysa salita.
What does ‘Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa’ mean?
God grants mercy, but man must work for it.
How do you say ‘Blood is thicker than water’ in Tagalog?
Ang dugo ay mas matimbang kaysa tubig.
What does ‘Itaga mo sa bato’ mean?
Mark my words (literally, carve it in stone).
Translate to Tagalog: ‘Better late than never.’
Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.
What does ‘Binibiro lang kita’ mean in English?
I’m just teasing you.
How do you say ‘A blessing in disguise’ in Tagalog?
Biyaya na nakatago sa kasawian.
What does ‘Pagsapit ng dilim’ mean in English?
When night falls.
