Phrasebook
Do you tend to jump into things without thinking?
moh-LEE-hohk bah kah DAH-yohn ngah WAH-lah mahg-hoo-nah-HOO-nah
molihok ba ka = do you act
dayon = right away
nga wala maghunahuna = without thinking
Used to ask whether someone tends to act, decide, or jump into situations impulsively without first considering the consequences.
Are you willing to try new things?
AHN-dahm kah bah ngah moh-SOO-ligh ohg BAHG-ohng mung-ah boo-TAHNG
andam ka ba = are you willing / ready
nga mosulay = to try
og bag-ong mga butang = new things
Used to ask whether someone is open and willing to move beyond what is familiar and experience new activities, ideas, flavors, or situations.
Is it hard for you to take risks?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-SOO-ligh ohg mung-ah boo-TAHNG ngah ah-doo-NIGH REES-goh
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga mosulay og mga butang = to try things
nga adunay risgo = that involve risk
Used to ask whether someone avoids decisions, experiences, or opportunities when there is uncertainty or a possibility that things may not work out.
Do you regret things quickly?
DAH-lee rah bah kah mahg-MAH-high
dali ra ba ka = do you easily / quickly
magmahay = regret
Used to ask whether someone tends to feel regret soon after doing something, saying something, or making a decision.
Do you trust your intuition?
moh-SAH-leeg kah bah sah EE-mohng KOO-tohb
mosalig ka ba = do you trust
sa imong = your
kutob = intuition / gut feeling
Used to ask whether someone tends to trust an inner feeling or hunch that arises before there is clear evidence.
Is it hard for you to depend on someone?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahg-SAH-leeg sah LAH-eeng TAH-woh
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga magsalig = to depend / rely
sa laing tawo = on another person
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to rely on another person, accept some dependence, or trust that someone will be available when needed.
Do you like feeling independent?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-BAH-tee ngah een-deh-pen-DEN-teh
ganahan ka ba = do you like
nga mobati = feeling
nga independente = independent
Used to ask whether someone enjoys having autonomy, making personal decisions, and feeling capable of managing without constantly depending on others.
Do you like feeling needed?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-BAH-tee ngah gee-kee-nah-HAHNG-lahn kah
ganahan ka ba = do you like
nga mobati = to feel
nga gikinahanglan ka = that you are needed
Used to explore whether someone gains emotional satisfaction from feeling useful, important, or needed in the lives of other people.
Are you someone who regularly checks in on others?
kah-NOO-nigh bah kahng mah-ngoohm-OOS-tah sah OO-bahn
kanunay ba kang = do you regularly
mangumusta = ask how someone is / check in
sa uban = on others
Used to ask whether someone regularly contacts relatives, friends, or other people to see how they are doing and show that they care.
Do you worry a lot about other people?
kah-NOO-nigh bah kahng mah-bah-LAH-kah BAH-heen sah OO-bahng TAH-woh
kanunay ba kang = do you often / constantly
mabalaka = worry
bahin sa ubang tawo = about other people
Used to ask whether someone frequently worries about the well-being, difficulties, or possible problems of other people.
Do you like helping others?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah moh-TAH-bahng sah OO-bahn
ganahan ka ba = do you like
motabang = helping
sa uban = others
Used to ask whether someone enjoys offering support, cooperating, or doing something useful for other people when they need it.
Is it hard for you to accept help?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ahng pahg-DAH-waht ohg TAH-bahng
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
ang pagdawat = to accept / receive
og tabang = help
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to receive support, delegate, or allow others to help when needed.