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Terms, Expressions, and Images Reflecting Different Cultures
Terms, Expressions, and Images Reflecting Different Cultures
Make a list of terms, expressions, and images present in your culture. Be ready to
share about these things next meeting.
Kapampangan Terms
Ugly – Matsura
Cold – Marimla
Hot – Mapali
Small – Malati
Big – Madagul
Short – Makuyad
Plenty – Dakal
Few – Ditak
Long – Makaba
Sharp – Mataram
Blurry – Malabug
Bloody – Maraya
Dry – Malangi
Sultry/Humid – Malisangan
Far – Malawut
Near – Malapit
It is high – Matas iya
What?- Nanu?
Later- Pota
It is deep – Malalam ya
You are beautiful/handsome – Malagu ka (female), Masanting ka (male)
Expression
Manyaman!- Delicious
Nanu?- What?
Aydana!
Budang- foul-mouthed
Bolang- foul-mouthed
Murik- foul-mouthed
Murit ka nananu ka!- You moron! What are you doing
Da ka, Bugok- I love you rotten egg
Wa, pers lab da ka, sira- Yes, you’re my first love, idiot
Bolang, batingan mu ku- Stupid, leave me alone
Images
Tamales or boboto