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    This document discusses Filipinism, which refers to phrases in Tagalog that seem grammatically correct but result from loose translations of English phrases. It provides examples of phrases commonly used by Filipinos that may have different meanings than their literal translations to English. Among the examples are "For awhile" meaning "Just a moment" rather than a long time, and various Tagalog words and phrases that are requested to be translated correctly to their intended meanings.

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    This document discusses Filipinism, which refers to phrases in Tagalog that seem grammatically correct but result from loose translations of English phrases. It provides examples of phrases commonly used by Filipinos that may have different meanings than their literal translations to English. Among the examples are "For awhile" meaning "Just a moment" rather than a long time, and various Tagalog words and phrases that are requested to be translated correctly to their intended meanings.

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    This document discusses Filipinism, which refers to phrases in Tagalog that seem grammatically correct but result from loose translations of English phrases. It provides examples of phrases commonly used by Filipinos that may have different meanings than their literal translations to English. Among the examples are "For awhile" meaning "Just a moment" rather than a long time, and various Tagalog words and phrases that are requested to be translated correctly to their intended meanings.

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    FILIPINISM

    Correct usage of Word but in


    Different Meaning
    Filipinism Words or phrases that seem to be correct in usage, but they are grammatically
    incorrect and are a result of transliteration.

     A 'coined terminology' for loosely translated English


    phrases that are used by most Filipinos.
    "For awhile" 
    •After asking for room availability,
    the hotel receptionist may respond
    with "For awhile." You may get
    confused and think she means
    "Wait for a long time." What the
    receptionist is actually saying is
    "Wait for a short time," the
    American equivalent for the phrase
    is "Just a moment."
    Filipino words that may mean different in translation
    Supply the correct answers

    Gimmick Ballpen  "You are mature" 

    Masteral  Polo 
    “Come again?” 
    “Get down” / “Go "I am a professional driver"  
    down”  “Come again?” 
    Green jokes  "Your English is very slang"
    Open / close the computer
    "I'll go ahead"  Tomboy

    Nightclub Comfort room


    "I will be the one" 

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