EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Oh no!; Wow!; Go on!...
junior...
idol / false god...
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/'HA-la/
FIL: Isang bulalas na nagpapahayag ng pagkagulat, pag-aalala, pagkabahala, o pag-uudyok.
EN: Oh no!; Wow!; Go on!
The Swiss Army knife of Pinoy expressions. It can mean "Oh no, you're in trouble!" when your mom catches you sneaking in past curfew ("Hala ka!"). It can be a gentle "Go on, shoo!" to a stray cat ("Hala, umalis ka diyan"). It can also be a mild "Wow!" or "Really?" when you hear some juicy chismis. The meaning is all in the tone.
Possibly from Spanish `¡Hala!` (Come on!, Go!).
The meaning heavily depends on intonation. A sharp, high-pitched "Hala!" expresses alarm, while a drawn-out, low-pitched "Halaaa..." expresses mild surprise or concern.
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🇵🇭 Hala! Nahulog ang baso!
🇺🇸 Oh no! The glass fell!
🇵🇭 Hala, sige, subukan mo kung kaya mo.
🇺🇸 Go on, try it if you can.
🇵🇭 Hala ka sa nanay mo, hindi ka nagpaalam.
🇺🇸 You're in for it with your mom, you didn't ask for permission.
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