EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to know very well; fully aware...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/a-LAM na a-LAM/
FIL: Lubos na nauunawaan o batid; may ganap na kaalaman sa isang bagay o paksa.
EN: to know very well; fully aware
This is when you know something so well, it's practically tattooed on your brain. Like when your friend asks, "Sure ka na ba sa desisyon mo?" and you reply, "Alam na alam ko na 'to, besh. I've run the numbers, consulted the stars, and overthought this for three straight nights." It's knowing something with the certainty of a marites finding the latest chismis.
From Tagalog "alam" (know), reduplicated with "na" for emphasis.
The repetition of 'alam' emphasizes certainty and complete, unquestionable knowledge. It's stronger than just saying 'alam ko'.
🇵🇭 Alam na alam niya ang pasikot-sikot sa Divisoria kaya hindi sila naligaw.
🇺🇸 She knows very well the ins and outs of Divisoria, which is why they didn't get lost.
🇵🇭 Huwag mo akong subukang utuin, alam na alam ko ang mga palusot mo.
🇺🇸 Don't try to fool me, I know your excuses very well.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.