Phrasebook
Do you like receiving attention?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah TAG-don kah
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga tagdon ka = to be given attention / to be noticed
Used to ask whether someone enjoys receiving attention, feeling noticed, or having others pay attention to them.
Do you really enjoy being alone?
nah-LEE-ngow kah bah kah-AH-yoh ngah mag-ee-noo-SAH-rah
nalingaw ka ba = do you enjoy? / do you have fun?
kaayo = very much / a lot
nga mag-inusara = being alone / spending time by yourself
Used to ask whether someone really enjoys being alone, having personal time, or doing things without company.
Do you like feeling accompanied?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-BAH-tee ngah NAH-ah kai kah-OO-bahn
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga mobati = to feel
nga naa kay kauban = that you have company / that someone is with you
Used to ask whether someone enjoys feeling company, closeness, or emotional support, whether in a relationship, friendship, or personal moment.
Do you need to talk often?
kin-ah-HAHNG-lahn bah NEE-moh ngah mag-is-TOR-yah kah-NOO-nai
kinahanglan ba nimo = do you need?
nga mag-istorya = to talk / to have a conversation
kanunay = often / frequently
Used to ask whether someone needs to talk or stay in frequent communication, especially in a relationship, friendship, or close conversation.
Do you like being given space?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah hah-TAH-gahn kah og es-PAHS-yoh
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga hatagan ka = to be given / to be granted
og espasyo = space
Used to ask whether someone appreciates having their personal space, alone time, or emotional distance respected when they need it.
Are you affectionate?
pah-RAY-gon kah bah
paraygon = affectionate / fond / clingy in an affectionate way
ka = you / are
ba = question marker
Used to ask whether someone naturally shows affection, warmth, or closeness. Depending on tone, it can also suggest being very attached or cuddly.
Is it hard for you to show affection?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah ee-pah-KEE-tah ahng kah-REEN-yoh
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga ipakita = to show / to demonstrate
ang karinyo = affection / care
Used to ask whether someone has difficulty expressing affection, whether through words, gestures, touch, or actions toward someone close.
Are you very sensitive?
sen-see-TEE-boh KAH-ah-yoh kah
sensitibo = sensitive
kaayo = very / quite
ka = you / are
Used to ask whether someone considers themselves very sensitive or tends to be easily affected by words, situations, or emotions.
Do you prefer to think before speaking?
mahs GOOS-toh NEE-moh bah ngah mag-hoo-nah-HOO-nah OO-nah sah DEE-lee pah moh-SOOL-tee
mas gusto nimo ba = do you prefer?
nga maghunahuna una = to think first
sa dili pa mosulti = before speaking
Used to ask whether someone usually reflects before answering or saying something, especially in delicate or emotional conversations.
Do you like to resolve things right away?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah sool-BAH-ron DAH-yon ahng mah-gah BOO-tahng
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga sulbaron = to resolve / to solve
dayon = right away / immediately
ang mga butang = the things / the issues
Used to ask whether someone prefers to talk and solve issues right away, especially when there is tension, disagreement, or something pending.
Do you need time to calm down?
nahg-kin-ah-HAHNG-lahn kah bah og pah-NAH-hon PAH-rah moh-KAHL-mah
nagkinahanglan ka ba = do you need?
og panahon = time
para mokalma = to calm down
Used to respectfully ask whether someone needs space or time to calm down after feeling upset, tense, or after a conflict.
Do you apologize quickly?
mahn-GAH-yoh kah bah DAH-yon og pah-SAI-loh
mangayo ka ba = do you ask? / do you usually ask?
dayon = right away / quickly
og pasaylo = for forgiveness / an apology
Used to ask whether someone usually apologizes or asks for forgiveness soon after making a mistake, hurting someone, or having a conflict.