P_O_ER_S

SALAWIKAIN
PROVERBS
SALAWIKAIN
 Damiana L. Eugenio
the mother of Philippine Folklore according to
the University of the Philippines Folklorists, Inc.
and the U.P. Folklore Studies Program (1986),
compiled and edited the most comprehensive
collection of Filipino proverbs.
 Through the various proverbs from
the different parts of the Philippines,
Damiana L. Eugenio
attested that these salawikain
reveals the wisdom and values of our
forefathers
Proverbs are unwritten knowledge
passed down from generation to
generation and typically contain
advice from our ancestors.
(Limos, 2019)
 These pieces of advice are
considered as words of wisdom
which are already time-tested
through experiences
and situations.
 1. Proverbs expressing a
general attitude towards life and
the laws that governs
life.
Ang kapalaran ko ‘di man hanapin,
dudulog lalapit kung talagang akin.
(Tagalog)

The good fortune which is intended for me will come

even without my seeking it.
 2. Ethical proverbs
recommending certain virtues
and condemning certain vices.
Walang utang na di pinagbayaran.
(Tagalog)

No debt remains unpaid.

3. Proverbs expressing a system
of values.
Isa ka tuig nga tiponon, isa ka takna
wagwagon. (Hiligaynon)

It takes only a moment to squander

what took a year to save.
4. Proverbs expressing general
truths and observations about
life and human
nature.
Ti saan a matimtemec, nauyong no
macaunget. (Ilokano)

The quiet person is slow to anger but

terrible when aroused.
5. Humorous proverbs.
Kay tagal nanindahan, kabili-bili’y
balindang. (Tagalog)

After shopping for a long time, he

ended up with a poor purchase.
Determine whether the
statements are TRUE
or FALSE.
 1. Damiana L.
Eugenio is the mother
of Philippine Folklore.
2. Damiana L. Eugenio
compiled and edited the
most comprehensive
collection of Filipino
proverbs.
3. Proverbs are
also called
“pabula.”
 4. Proverbs reveal the
wisdom and values of
our Filipino forefathers.
 5. Even the Spanish
noticed how proverbs
formed part of the
native spirit of Filipinos.
 6. Verbs are unwritten
knowledge passed down from
generation to generation and
typically contain advice from
our ancestors.
 7. Salawikain refers to the
pieces of advice that are
considered time-tested through
experiences and situations.
 8. Proverbs are
written in a poetic
form with rhymes and
parallelisms.
 9. In the Philippines,
Filipino culture is best
defined by these
Filipino proverbs.
10. Life lessons are
embedded in the
Filipino proverbs.
 11. Proverbs can be
expressed in spoken or
written forms.
 12. Damiana L.
Eugenio classified
Filipino proverbs into
ten categories.
 13. Proverbs can express a
general attitude towards life
and the laws that governs
life.
14. Proverbs are
not humorous.
 15. Ethical proverbs
condemn certain virtues
and recommend certain
vices.
ASSIGNMENT
Write one proverb and explain what
it means using 5 sentences. You may
ask an elder at your home to help
you. Write your answer in 1 whole
sheet of paper.
PERFORMANCE
TASK
 Write and illustrate one proverb
and explain what it means using 5
sentences. Give an example scenario
where the proverb is applicable to
be used.
 You may ask an elder at your home to
help you think of a proverb. Make sure
not to use the proverbs we have already
discussed in class so you can be familiar
with more proverbs.
FORMAT: FRONT

*illustration*

*proverb*
FORMAT: BACK

EXPLANATION
AND SCENARIO
Do this in one short bond paper.
Rubrics will be sent to the class
group chat.

Date of Submission:
October 11, 2022
English Class