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"Kung" o "Kapag"

These two words are often used in place of each other, but here's a handy trick to help you distinguish the two:

"Kung" roughly translates to "if," and is used to modify an uncertain situation. Alternatively, "kapag" translates to "when" in English, and is used when a situation is sure to occur.

Examples:
"Ano ang una mong bibilhin kung nanalo ka sa lotto?"
"Tawagan mo na lang ako kapag uuwi ka na."



(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)

"Kamusta"

The correct spelling of this oft-misspelled Filipino greeting is "kumusta." This is derived from the Spanish "como esta."

Example:

"Uy, kumusta na ang mga magulang mo?”



(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)

: BOTO

verb

A vote, especially for candidates running in an election. As Filipinos cast their votes on May 12 for the mid-term elections, this term becomes central to the democratic process.

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"Sila" o "Sina"

Often interchanged with each other, it might be helpful to remember that "sila" is a pronoun (translates to "they" or "them"), while "sina" is used to introduce names of people.

Examples:
"Nandito na sila!"
*Nandito na sina Paulo at Karen!"



(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)

: ANYAMET

interjection

DEFINITION: The Ilocano term "anyamet" or "anya metten" is used to convey annoyance, dismay, irritation, or disbelief. It is similar to the expressions "ano ba yan" or "oh my goodness!”

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: SKIBIDI

interjection

DEFINITION: A Gen Alpha term with no definite meaning. It is used to playfully mean something is "cool," "weird," or simply as nonsensical humor in memes and expressions, such as "What the skibidi are you doing?"

ETYMOLOGY: Popularized by the YouTube series Skibidi Toilet, where absurd human-headed toilets are featured.

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"Nakaka-"

When using the prefix "naka-", most Filipinos would duplicate its second syllable (i.e. "nakakaloka"). The correct way to use "naka-" is to repeat the first syllable of the attached root word (i.e. "nakaloloka").

Examples:
"Nakagaganda talaga ang bagong lipstick mo! Bagay na bagay."
"Grabe, nakagugutom naman panoorin ang Masterchef!"

Note: This does not apply to all. There are some words na hindi magandang pakinggan kapag ganyan ang ginawa.



(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)

"Nang" o "Ng"

With its identical pronunciation, it's no wonder it's easy to mix up "nang" and "ng" with each other. The key to differentiating the two conjunctions is to remember their functions: "Nang" typically connects adverbs and the verbs they modify. Alternatively, "ng" connects nouns to their objects.

Examples:
(1) “Nang umalis ka, hindi na ako umasa pa.”
(2) “Kailangan ko na magpa-makeover nang maka-move on na!”
(3) “Sobra nang pagkakamartir ang ginagawa mo, teh! Di ka naman si Jose Rizal!”
(4) “Paganda ka nang paganda, feeling mo naman papansin ka niya.”

These, of course, won’t automatically make you the best Filipino speaker there is. But it’s a start. After all, you are a Filipino and this will always be your own.

(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)



(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)

: 67

noun

DEFINITION: A Gen Alpha term or meme with no

fixed meaning. It's nonsensical and is commonly used as an interjection to playfully annoy adults.

ETYMOLOGY: The origin of this most modern use

of 67 is thought to be a song called "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla. It was quickly reinforced by viral Tik Toks featuring basketball players and a young boy who will forevermore be known as the "67 Kid.”

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"Sakin"

People use the word "sakin" a lot but funnily enough, it isn't even a word. Rather, they are two separate words-"sa" and "akin"-that are often combined as one erroneously. You can either choose to spell out the two separate words ("sa akin") or use the contracted form "sa'kin." The same goes for other similar "words" like "palang," "parin," and "nalang."

Examples:
"Sakin ka na lang humiram ng damit."
"Sakin ba yang damit sa suot mo?!”

(Reference: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino: Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat)