Ever heard or read that when a woman says “No”, she actually means “Yes”? Well, as an initial lesson on the Filipino language, here are some phrases with their respective alter meaning (err, pretty difficult for a beginner’s course, eh?) … …

Would usually put this on my other blog – Gift With Purchase – but I thought it would be better to post this here as it is closer to the heart and home. Thanks to S for sending me this!

1. “Mwah” means… “I love you”

2. “La lang” (Oh, nothing) means… “I miss you”

3. “Ok ka lang?” (Are you ok?) means… “Ano ka hilo?!?!” (Are you out of your mind?)

4. “Hay nako!” (Uh-hmm) means… “Seryoso ako” (I’m serious)

5. “Ingat ka lagi” (Take care always) means… “I care for you”

6. “Musta na?” (How are you?) means… “Sino’ng love mo?” (Who do you love?)

7. “Secret” means… “Ikaw” (You)

8. “Ano’ng problema mo?” (What’s your problem?) means… “Hurt naman ako” (I’m hurt)

9. “Kayo pa rin ba?” (Are you still together?) means… “Ako naman” (My turn)

10. “Chick boy ka pala eh!” (So, you’re a ladies’ man!) means… “Ang kapal mo!!!” (You’ve got some nerve!!!)

11. “Grabe ha!!!” (That’s worse!!!) means… “Selos ako” (I’m jealous)

12. “Saan?” (Where?) means… “Sama ako!” (I’m going with!)

13. “Inaantok na ako” (I’m sleepy) means… “Wala kang kwentang kausap” (You’re no good to talk with)

14. “May gagawin pa ako eh” (I still have something to do) means… “Maghanap ka ng kausap mo” (Find someone else to talk with)

15. “Bakit naman?” (Why so?) means… “Alam mo namang
ikaw lang” (You know it’s only you)

16. “Nakakaaliw ka” (You’re entertaining) means… “Ang cute mo” (You’re so cute)

17. “Ewan” (Don’t know) means… “Oo” (Yes)

18. “Ganon?” (Is that so?) means… “Kapal mo!!” (You’ve got some nerve!!)

19. “Eh kasi” (Uhm, because) means… “Nahihiya ako” (I’m shy)

20. “Talaga lang ha?” (Really now) means… “Naku, bola!!” (You’re kidding)

21. “Basta” (Just) means… “Magtanong ka pa” (Ask more questions)

22. “Busy ka?” (Are you busy?) means… “Kausapin mo naman
ako” (Please talk to me)

23. “Pwede ba” means… “Mas cute naman ako sa kanya” (I look better)

24. “May kasabay ka?” (Are you going with someone?) means… “Nood tayo ng sine & kain sa labas” (Let’s go to the cinema and eat out)

25. “Miss, nahulog” (Miss, you dropped something) means… “Anong number mo?” (What’s your number?)

26. “Magwi-withdraw pa ako” (I need to get cash) means… “Pucha naman, ikaw muna!!” (Dammit, can you get this one?)

27. “May barya ka sa 100?” (You have change for 100?) means… “Pautang muna, sa sweldo na kita babayaran” (Could you lend me money, I’ll pay you back after payday)

28. “Kawawa ka naman” (Poor you) means… “Buti nga, sabi ko sayo eh!” (That’s what you get, I told you so!)

29. “Susunod ako” (I’ll follow) means… “Umalis ka na! Ang kulit mo eh” (Go ahead! You’re annoying me!)

30. “Thank you sa gift ha” (Thank you for the gift) means…”Ang cheap mo naman” (You’re so cheap)

Watch out for these phrases!