Phrasebook
Is it hard for you to give compliments?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-DAH-yeg sah OO-bahn
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga modayeg = to praise / give compliments
sa uban = to others
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to express admiration, recognize good qualities, or give sincere compliments to others.
Do you like saying nice things?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah moh-SOOL-tee ohg NEEN-doht ngah mung-ah BOO-tahng
ganahan ba ka = do you like
nga mosulti = saying / expressing
og nindot nga mga butang = nice things / kind words
Used to ask whether someone enjoys expressing affection, giving compliments, or saying kind words to the people around them.
Do you like receiving sweet messages?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah mah-kah-DAH-waht ohg NEEN-doht ngah mung-ah men-SAH-heh
ganahan ba ka = do you like
nga makadawat = receiving
og nindot nga mga mensahe = nice / sweet messages
Used to ask whether someone enjoys receiving kind, affectionate, or special messages from a partner, friend, or loved one.
Do you prefer quality time or gifts?
mahs GOOS-toh bah NEE-moh ahng OH-rahs ngah mahg-OO-bahn oh mung-ah reh-GAH-loh
mas gusto ba nimo = do you prefer
ang oras nga mag-uban = time spent together / quality time
o mga regalo = or gifts
Used to compare two ways of expressing and receiving affection: spending quality time together or exchanging gifts.
Do you like gifts?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ohg mung-ah reh-GAH-loh
ganahan ba ka = do you like
og mga regalo = gifts
Used to ask generally whether someone likes gifts, without specifying whether they prefer receiving, giving, or keeping them.
Does the intention matter a lot to you?
eem-pohr-TAHN-teh kah-AH-yoh bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ahng TOO-yoh
importante kaayo ba = is it very important
para nimo = to you
ang tuyo = the intention / purpose
Used to ask whether someone especially values the intention behind a gift, action, or words, even when the result is not perfect.
Do you like surprising people?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah moh-soor-PREH-sah sah OO-bahn
ganahan ba ka = do you like
nga mosurpresa = surprising
sa uban = other people / others
Used to ask whether someone enjoys preparing unexpected gestures, gifts, or plans to delight or impress other people.
Do you like celebrating achievements?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah mahg-SAH-oo-lohg sah EE-mohng mung-ah kah-lahm-POO-sahn
ganahan ba ka = do you like
nga magsaulog = celebrating
sa imong mga kalampusan = your achievements / successes
Used to ask whether someone likes to recognize and celebrate completed goals, progress, or successes, whether large or small.
Do you like special occasions?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah sah mung-ah es-pes-YAHL ngah AHD-lahw
ganahan ba ka = do you like
sa mga espesyal nga adlaw = special days / special occasions
Used to ask whether someone enjoys remembering or celebrating meaningful dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Does your birthday matter a lot to you?
eem-pohr-TAHN-teh kah-AH-yoh bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ahng EE-mohng AHD-lahwng nah-TAHW-ahn
importante kaayo ba = is it very important
para nimo = to you
ang imong adlawng natawhan = your birthday
Used to ask whether someone considers their birthday a very special occasion or cares strongly about celebrating it and receiving attention that day.
Do you like physical keepsakes?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ohg mung-ah hahn-doo-MAH-nahn
ganahan ba ka = do you like
og mga handumanan = physical keepsakes / mementos
Used to ask whether someone likes tangible keepsakes such as photographs, letters, tickets, souvenirs, or other objects connected to special moments. “Handumanan” can mean a memory, keepsake, memento, or souvenir.
Do you keep gifts?
gee-nah-TEE-pee-gahn bah NEE-moh ahng mung-ah reh-GAH-loh
ginatipigan ba nimo = do you keep / save
ang mga regalo = the gifts
Used to ask whether someone usually keeps the gifts they receive, either because they are useful or because they have sentimental value.