English-Filipino: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- Break a legBiyayaan ka nawa ng suwerte!
- Piece of cakeKaya-kaya lang!
- Once in a blue moonIsang beses sa isang buwan na asul ang buwan
- Spill the beansIbuka ang sekreto
- Under the weatherMasama ang pakiramdam
- Hit the nail on the headTama ang hinala
- Cost an arm and a legNapakamahal
- Bite the bulletTikman ang mapait na karanasan
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
- Good morning, everyone.Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.
- Let's get started.Simulan na natin.
- Thank you for coming.Salamat sa pagpunta ninyo.
- Can we schedule a meeting?Pwede ba tayong mag-schedule ng meeting?
- What time works for you?Anong oras ang okay sa iyo?
- I'll send you the details.Ipapadala ko sa iyo ang mga detalye.
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
- What are your hobbies?Ano ang mga hobby mo?
- I like reading books.Gusto kong magbasa ng mga libro.
- Do you have any hobbies?May hobby ka ba?
- I enjoy listening to music.Nasasarapan akong makinig ng musika.
- What do you do in your free time?Ano ang ginagawa mo sa free time mo?
- I love playing football.Mahilig akong maglaro ng football.
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
- Where is the post office?Nasaan ang post office?
- I need to withdraw money.Kailangan kong mag-withdraw ng pera.
- I want to deposit money.Gusto kong magdeposito ng pera.
- I need a stamp.Kailangan ko ng selyo.
- How much is postage?Magkano ang postage?
- I'd like to send this letter.Gusto kong ipadala ang liham na ito.
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Where is the parking lot?Nasaan ang paradahan?
- How do I get to the highway?Paano ako makakarating sa highway?
- The car won't start.Ayaw mag-start ng kotse.
- I need gas.Kailangan ko ng gas.
- Please fill the tank.Pakisuyo, punuin ang tangke.
- Where is the nearest gas station?Nasaan ang pinakamalapit na gasolinahan?