Phrasebook
What silly excuse have you used?
OON-sang bi-NOO-ang nga RA-son ang EE-mong na-GA-mit
unsang binuang nga rason = what silly excuse or reason
ang imong nagamit = that you have used
Used to ask about a silly, made-up, or not very convincing excuse someone has used in a situation.
What absurd purchase have you made?
OON-sang bi-NOO-ang nga BOO-tang ang EE-mong na-PA-lit
unsang binuang nga butang = what absurd or silly thing
ang imong napalit = that you have bought
Used to ask about an absurd, impulsive, or strange purchase someone made and can now tell as a story.
Is it hard for you to stay angry?
LEE-sod bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mag-pah-BEE-lin ngah SOO-koh
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga magpabilin = to remain / to stay
nga suko = angry / mad
Used to ask whether someone has difficulty staying angry, holding anger, or remaining upset for long. It fits relationships, conflict, and emotional conversations.
Is it hard for you to say no?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-IN-gohn ohg DEE-lee
lisod = difficult / hard
ba = question particle
para nimo = for you
nga moingon = to say / express
og dili = no
Used to ask whether someone finds it hard to set boundaries or reject something by saying no. It is useful in personal, friendship, relationship, or work conversations.
What was your worst confusion?
OON-sa ang EE-mong pi-NA-ka-GRA-be nga ka-LEE-bog
unsa ang = what was / what is
imong = your
pinakagrabe nga kalibog = worst confusion or misunderstanding
Used to ask about a major confusion, misunderstanding, or a situation where someone got something very wrong or mixed up.
Do you ask for help?
mahn-gah-YOH kah bah ohg TAH-bahng
mangayo = to ask for / request
ka = you
ba = question particle
og tabang = help / support
Used to ask whether someone usually asks for help when they need it. It works in conversations about habits, support, school, work, or personal life.
Do you take things personally?
DAH-lee rah bah NEE-moh per-soh-NAH-lon ang mga BOO-tang
dali ra ba nimo = is it easy for you? / do you tend to?
personalon = to take personally
ang mga butang = things / situations
Used to ask whether someone tends to take comments, attitudes, or situations personally, even when they may not have been directed against them.
What weird thing did you believe as a child?
OON-sang ka-ting-AD-an nga BOO-tang ang EE-mong gi-TOO-o-han sa BA-ta pa ka
unsang katingad-an nga butang = what weird or strange thing
ang imong gituohan = that you believed
sa bata pa ka = when you were a child
Used to ask about a weird, innocent, or curious belief someone had when they were a child.
How would you like to be remembered?
OON-sah-ohn NEE-moh GOOS-toh ngah mah-hee-noom-DOO-mahn kah NEE-lah
unsaon = how / in what way
nimo gusto = you would like / you want
nga mahinumduman ka nila = that they remember you
Used to ask about the legacy, image, or memory someone would like to leave with other people.
Is it hard for you to open up?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-SOOL-tee sah EE-mohng gee-BAH-tee
lisod = difficult / hard
ba = question particle
para nimo = for you
nga mosulti = to speak / to say
sa imong gibati = about what you feel / about your feelings
Used to ask whether someone finds it hard to open up emotionally or talk about their feelings. It has a personal tone and works best in trusting conversations.
Does what others think affect you a lot?
mah-kah-ah-PEK-toh bah kah-AH-yoh NEE-moh ang hoo-nah-HOO-nah sah OO-bahn
makaapekto ba = does it affect? / can it affect?
kaayo nimo = you a lot
ang hunahuna sa uban = what others think / other people opinions
Used to ask whether someone is strongly affected by other people opinions, judgments, or thoughts. It fits conversations about insecurity, self-esteem, and social relationships.
What does almost nobody know about you?
OON-sah ahng HAH-peet WAH-lay nah-kah-hee-BAH-loh BAH-heen NEE-moh
unsa = what
hapit walay = almost nobody / almost none
nakahibalo = knows
bahin nimo = about you
Used to ask about something personal, private, or little known about someone.