EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a chat session, a gossip session...
gay man, gay person...
gay behavior; stereotypical gay mannerisms...
Pang-uri
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/chi-ka-HAN/
FIL: Isang sesyon ng kuwentuhan, usapan, o pagpapalitan ng tsismis.
EN: a chat session, a gossip session
This is 'chika' in its final, evolved form. It's not just a single piece of gossip; it's the entire event. A 'chikahan' session can last for hours, involve multiple people, cover various topics from showbiz to personal life, and requires a steady supply of coffee or beer. It's the Filipino national sport.
From 'chika' + '-han' suffix, indicating a place or a collective/social event.
ROOT MEANING: gossip, chat, small talk
Can be a noun ('a chat session') or a verb ('to chat with someone').
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🇵🇭 Na-miss ko ang ating walang katapusang chikahan.
🇺🇸 I miss our endless chat sessions.
🇵🇭 Chikahan mo naman ako tungkol sa mga nangyari sa party.
🇺🇸 Tell me (chat with me) about what happened at the party.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.