Phrasebook
Do you listen to advice?
mah-MEE-now bah kah sah mung-ah TAHM-bahg
maminaw ba ka = do you listen / pay attention
sa mga tambag = to advice
Used to ask whether someone takes other people's advice into account and is willing to follow it. Here, listening means paying attention to and considering the advice.
Do you usually ask for other people's opinions?
kah-sah-GAH-rahn bah kah mah-NGAH-yoh ohg oh-peen-YOHN
kasagaran ba ka = do you usually
mangayo = ask for
og opinyon = an opinion
Used to ask whether someone commonly seeks other people's views before deciding, acting, or forming their own judgment.
Do you feel like you are still getting to know yourself?
moh-BAH-tee bah kah ngah nag-EE-lah pah kah sah EE-mohng kow-gah-LEE-ngohn
mobati = to feel
ba = question particle
ka = you
nga = linker
nag-ila pa = still getting to know / recognizing
ka = you
sa imong kaugalingon = yourself / your own self
Used to ask whether someone feels they are still in the process of understanding, discovering, or getting to know themselves better.
Do you prefer to solve them on your own?
mahs GOOS-toh bah NEE-moh ngah EE-kow rah ahng moh-SOOL-bahd sah EE-mohng mung-ah proh-BLEH-mah
mas gusto ba nimo = do you prefer
nga ikaw ra = that you alone
ang mosulbad = be the one to solve
sa imong mga problema = your problems
Used to ask whether someone prefers handling their difficulties alone instead of asking for help or sharing responsibility with another person.
Do you like talking about your problems?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah moh-SOOL-tee sah EE-mohng mung-ah proh-BLEH-mah
ganahan ka ba = do you like
mosulti = to tell / talk
sa imong mga problema = about your problems
Used to ask whether someone usually opens up and talks to others about their difficulties. It fits conversations about trust, emotional support, and ways of coping with problems.
Are you clear about what you want?
KLAH-roh bah NEE-moh ahng EE-mohng GOOS-toh
klaro = clear or evident
ba = question particle
nimo = to you / by you
ang imong gusto = what you want / your desire
Used to ask whether someone already knows clearly what they want, especially when talking about decisions, feelings, or plans.
Do you keep things just to yourself?
nah-AH kah buy mung-ah boo-TAHNG ngah EE-moh lahng gee-TAH-goh PAH-rah sah EE-mohng kah-oo-gah-LEE-ngohn
naa ka bay = do you have / do you keep
mga butang = things
nga imo lang gitago = that you alone keep
para sa imong kaugalingon = for yourself
Used to ask whether someone keeps certain belongings, experiences, thoughts, or information to themselves instead of sharing them with others.
Do you like to share everything?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah ee-pah-AHM-beet ahng tah-NAHN
ganahan ka ba = do you like
nga ipaambit = to share / let others take part
ang tanan = everything
Used to ask whether someone likes sharing everything with other people. Depending on the context, it may refer to belongings, food, experiences, thoughts, or personal information.
Do you like to share everything?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah ee-pah-AHM-beet ahng tah-NAHN
ganahan ka ba = do you like
nga ipaambit = to share / let others take part
ang tanan = everything
Used to ask whether someone likes sharing everything with other people. Depending on the context, it may refer to belongings, food, experiences, thoughts, or personal information.
Is it hard for you to be alone?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ahng mahg-ee-noo-SAH-rah
lisod ba para nimo = is it difficult for you
ang mag-inusara = to be alone / do something alone
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to spend time, live, or face situations alone. It can open a conversation about loneliness, independence, or a need for company.
Do you enjoy doing nothing?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah DEE-lee mahg-BOO-haht ohg bee-sahn OON-sah
ganahan ka ba = do you like / enjoy
nga dili magbuhat = not doing
og bisan unsa = anything / nothing
Used to ask whether someone enjoys resting, remaining still, or spending time without doing any activity. It does not necessarily imply laziness; it may simply refer to relaxing.
Do you get bored easily?
DAH-lee rah bah kah lah-AH-yohn
dali ra ba = easily / quickly
ka laayon = do you get bored / are you prone to boredom
Used to ask whether someone tends to lose interest or feel bored quickly. It is an informal question about personality and the ability to remain entertained.