Phrasebook
What are you like when you are sad?
koo-MOOS-tah kah koong nah-GOO-ol kah
kumusta ka = how are you or what are you like; kung = when or if; naguol ka = you are sad, worried, or troubled
Used to ask how a person reacts, behaves, or feels when going through a sad moment.
Is it hard for you to trust people?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ahng moh-SAH-leeg sah mah-ngah TAH-woh
lisod ba para nimo = is it difficult for you
ang mosalig = to trust
sa mga tawo = people / other people
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to place trust in other people. It can open a personal conversation about experiences, relationships, and vulnerability.
Do you usually follow your heart?
kah-sah-GAH-rahn bah NEE-moh SOON-don ahng ee-MONG kah-seeng-KAH-seeng
kasagaran ba = do you usually / normally`nnimo = you / by you`nsundon = follow`nang = object marker`nimong = your`nkasingkasing = heart
Used to ask whether someone usually lets their feelings guide them, especially when making personal, romantic, or important decisions. It has a reflective and close tone.
Do you like feeling stability?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-BAH-tee ohg kah-LIG-ohn
ganahan = to like / want
ka = you
ba = question particle
nga mobati = to feel
og kalig-on = stability / strength
Used to ask whether someone likes feeling stable, secure, or grounded in life. It can refer to emotional, personal, or routine stability.
Do you consider yourself calm?
gee-EE-seep bah NEE-moh ahng EE-mohng kow-gah-LEE-ngohn ngah mah-lee-NAH-wohn
giisip ba nimo = do you consider? / do you think?
ang imong kaugalingon = yourself
nga malinawon = calm / peaceful / serene
Used to ask whether someone sees themselves as a calm, peaceful, or serene person in the way they are.
Do you need excitement in your life?
doo yoo need ik-SYT-muhnt in yor lyf
kinahanglan ba nimo = do you need
og kahinam = excitement / enthusiasm
sa imong kinabuhi = in your life
A question asking whether someone feels that life needs more enthusiasm, novelty, adventure, or experiences that break the usual routine.
Do you consider yourself intense?
GRAH-beh rah bah kah-AH-yoh ahng EE-mong TAHN-aw sah EE-mong kow-gah-LEE-ngon
grabe = intense / extreme
ra ba = by any chance / question softener
kaayo = very / too much
ang = subject marker
imong tan-aw = your view / your opinion
sa = of / about
imong kaugalingon = yourself / your own self
Used to ask whether someone considers themselves intense in the way they feel, act, or relate to others. It fits everyday conversations about personality, emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and self-knowledge.
Do you think before you act?
moh-hoo-nah-HOO-nah bah kah OO-nah pah moh-LEE-hohk
mohunahuna ba ka = do you think? / do you reflect?
una pa = before
molihok = to act / to move
Used to ask whether someone usually thinks before acting, deciding, or reacting to a situation.
Do you usually follow your emotions?
kah-sah-GAH-rahn bah NEE-moh SOON-dohn ahng EE-mohng muh-GAH pag-BAH-tee
kasagaran ba nimo = do you usually?
sundon = follow
ang imong mga pagbati = your emotions / feelings
Used to ask whether someone tends to make decisions or act by following their emotions, intuition, or what they feel in the moment.
Do you hold on to things a lot?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah boo-HEE-ahn ahng muh-GAH BOO-tahng
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga buhian = to let go / to release
ang mga butang = the things
Used to ask whether someone finds it hard to let go of things, memories, people, or situations, and tends to hold on to them emotionally.
Is it hard for you to close chapters?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah tah-POO-sohn ahng muh-GAH YOOG-toh sah EE-mohng kee-nah-BOO-hee
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga tapuson = to finish / to close
ang mga yugto sa imong kinabuhi = the stages or chapters of your life
Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to close chapters, end emotional phases, or leave important situations from life behind.
Do you like stepping out of your comfort zone?
gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-GAH-wahs sah EE-mohng kom-por-TAHB-leng LOO-gahr
ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga mogawas = to go out / to step out
sa imong komportableng lugar = from your comfortable place / comfort zone
Used to ask whether someone is willing to leave what feels familiar, try new things, or face challenges outside their comfort zone.