Unit 14 - Napapanahong Usapin (Contemporary Issues)
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TALASALITAAN

  1. Mamamayan -  citizen
  2. Nagkita   -   met  (completed aspect/past tense)
  3. Pamantasan – university
  4. Nagmamadali  -  hurrying;  hastening
  5. Yata  -  perhaps (expression of uncertainty)
  6. Konsulado  -  consulate
  7. Naman  -  on the other hand;  on the contrary
  8. Boboto  -  will vote  (‘UM’ verb, contemplated aspect/future tense)
  9. Lang  -  just; only
  10. Rin/din  -  also  (adverbial particle/enclitic)
  11. Kinulit -  nagged
  12. Kailangan -  necessary;  needed
  13. Raw/raw  -  it is said that;  it is reported that
  14. Malimutan  -  to forget
  15. Pinagmulan  -  source;  srigin;  where one came from
  16. Manatili  -  to remain
  17. Magpalista -  to get listed;  to be registered
  18. Titiyakin  -  will be ascertained;  will be ensure
  19. Aprobado  -  approved
  20. Pakisabi  -  please tell;  please say
  21. Tulungan  -  help; assist 
  22. Pala  -  Realization expression or marker, i.e. Oh so I realize….;  I found out that….;  I learned that….
  23. Mahuli  -  to be delayed;  to be late

KAWIKAIN

  1. Hindi naman….  -  On the other hand no….;   Not really….
  2. Ang galing mo naman …. -  You are so good….;  You are so smart….
  3. Maganda yata iyon ah….  -  Ah, that may be nice….
  4. Ayos, gagawin ko rin nga   -  Fine, I will indeed also do it
  5. Hindi problema, iyon lang pala.  -  Not a problem, I realize it’s only that (matter).