Phrasebook
Do you need time to trust?
kee-nah-HAHNG-lahn bah NEE-moh ohg pah-NAH-hohn AH-rohn moh-SAH-lig
kinahanglan ba nimo = do you need?
og panahon = time
aron mosalig = to trust
Used to ask whether someone needs time before trusting another person, feeling safe, or opening up emotionally in a relationship.
Is it hard for you to show vulnerability?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah ee-pah-KEE-tah ahng EE-mohng kah-HOO-yahng
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga ipakita = to show / to let be seen
ang imong kahuyang = your vulnerability / your vulnerable side
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to show vulnerability, open up emotionally, or let others see their more sensitive side.
Do you like talking about emotions?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah mag-HIS-goht BAH-heen sah muh-GAH pag-BAH-tee
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga maghisgot bahin sa = to talk about / to discuss
mga pagbati = emotions / feelings
Used to ask whether someone feels comfortable talking about emotions, feelings, or personal topics with other people.
Is it hard for you to say what you feel?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah ee-SOOL-tee ahng EE-mohng gee-BAH-tee
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga isulti = to say / to express
ang imong gibati = what you feel
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to express their feelings, talk about what they feel, or open up emotionally to someone.
Does your anger go away quickly?
DAH-lee rah bah mah-WAH-lah ahng EE-mohng kah-SOO-koh
dali ra ba = quickly? / easily?
mawala = goes away / disappears
ang imong kasuko = your anger
Used to ask whether someone tends to calm down soon after getting angry or whether their anger goes away easily.
Do you get angry easily?
DAH-lee rah bah kah mah-SOO-koh
dali ra ba = easily? / with ease?
ka masuko = you get angry / you get upset
Used to ask directly whether someone tends to get angry quickly, gets upset easily, or reacts emotionally to certain things.
Do you like receiving advice?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah mah-kah-DAH-waht ohg TAM-bahg
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga makadawat og tambag = to receive advice
Used to ask whether someone is open to advice from others or likes hearing opinions and guidance when they need it.
Are you the type to give advice?
tig-HAH-tahg bah kah ohg TAM-bahg
tig-hatag ba ka = do you usually give? / are you the type to give?
og tambag = advice
Used to ask whether someone tends to give advice, share their opinion when others have a problem, or offer guidance from experience.
Is it hard for you to ask for support?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahng-AH-yoh ohg soo-POR-tah
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga mangayo og suporta = to ask for support
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to ask for emotional support, help, or companionship when going through something hard or needing backup.
Do you let yourself be taken care of?
moh-TOO-got kah bah ngah ah-tee-MAH-non kah
motugot ka ba = do you allow? / do you let?
nga atimanon ka = to be taken care of / to be looked after
Used to ask whether someone allows themselves to receive care, help, support, or attention from others, especially when they need it.
Do you like taking care of people?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-ah-TEE-mahn sah mah-gah TAH-woh
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga moatiman = to take care of / to tend to / to look after
sa mga tawo = people
Used to ask whether someone enjoys caring for, supporting, protecting, or looking after other people emotionally or practically.
Do you worry about disappointing others?
nah-bah-LAH-kah kah bah ngah mah-PAHK-yahs NEE-moh ahng OO-bahn
nabalaka ka ba = are you worried? / do you worry?
nga mapakyas nimo = that you disappoint / that you fail
ang uban = others / other people
Used to ask whether someone feels worried about failing others, disappointing them, or not meeting what they expect from them.