Phrasebook
What do you do to relax?
OON-sah EE-mohng boo-HAH-tohn AH-rohn mah-reh-LAHKS kah
unsa = what
imong buhaton = you do
aron = in order to / so that
marelaks ka = you relax
Used to ask what someone does to reduce stress, rest, or feel calmer.
What was your worst haircut?
OON-sa ang EE-mong pi-NA-ka-GRA-be nga GOO-pit sa BOO-hok
unsa ang = what was / what is
imong = your
pinakagrabe nga gupit sa buhok = worst haircut
Used to ask about the worst haircut someone has had, whether it went wrong, looked strange, or became a funny story.
What do you do when you worry?
OON-sah EE-mohng boo-HAH-tohn koong mah-bah-LAH-kah kah
unsa = what
imong buhaton = you do
kung = when / if
mabalaka ka = you worry / you are worried
Used to ask how someone reacts or tries to calm down when they feel worried.
Are you competitive?
mah-HEE-lig kah bah mah-kig-kom-peh-TEN-syah
mahilig = fond of / inclined to something
ka = you / are
ba = question particle
makigkompetensya = to compete / take part in competition
Used to ask whether someone is competitive, likes to compete, or enjoys challenges where they can win or stand out. It is a casual phrase for talking about personality.
Do you like being in control?
gah-NAH-han kah bah ngah ee-KOW ang NAH-eye kon-TROL
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga ikaw ang = that you are the one who
naay kontrol = has control / is in control
Used to ask whether someone prefers being in control of a situation, plan, or decision. It can apply to relationships, work, travel, or personal choices.
What do you do when you are angry?
OON-sah EE-mohng boo-HAH-tohn koong nah-SOO-koh kah
unsa = what
imong buhaton = you do
kung = when / if
nasuko ka = you are angry
Used to ask how someone reacts, calms down, or handles a situation when they are angry.
Does this seem necessary to you?
kee-nah-HAHNG-lahn bah KEE-nee PAH-rah NEE-moh
kinahanglan = necessary, need, or require
ba = question particle
kini = this
para nimo = for you / in your opinion
Used to ask whether someone considers something needed, important, or something that should be done.
What do you do when you are sad?
OON-sah EE-mohng boo-HAH-tohn koong nah-GOO-ohl kah
unsa = what
imong buhaton = you do
kung = when / if
naguol ka = you are sad
Used to ask how someone reacts, takes care of themselves, or tries to feel better when they are sad.
Are you punctual?
OON-tohp kah bah sah OH-rahs
untop = punctual / exact
ka = you / are
ba = question particle
sa oras = on time / at the time
Used to ask whether someone usually arrives on time or keeps schedules. It is a casual phrase for talking about habits, school, work, or plans.
What makes you doubt?
OON-sah ahng mah-kah-pah-DOO-dah NEE-moh
unsa = what
makapaduda nimo = makes you doubt / causes doubt in you
Used to ask about something that causes doubt, uncertainty, or lack of confidence.
What word do you always say wrong?
OON-sang POO-long ang ka-noo-NAY NEE-mo ma-SA-yop oog SOOL-tee
unsang pulong = what word
kanunay nimo = you always
masayop ug sulti = say wrong or make a mistake saying
Used to ask about a word someone often mispronounces, confuses, or says incorrectly.
What gives you a sense of security?
OON-sah ahng mah-kah-HAH-tahg NEE-moh ohg kah-see-goo-ROH-hahn
unsa = what
makahatag nimo = gives you / can give you
og kasigurohan = security / certainty
Used to ask about what makes someone feel confidence, stability, or peace of mind.