EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
You're the one!; You're the best!...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/i-KAW na/
FIL: Isang ekspresyon ng paghanga, pagkilala, o kung minsan ay sarkastikong papuri sa isang tao dahil sa kanyang pambihirang kakayahan, tagumpay, o katangian.
EN: You're the one!; You're the best!
The ultimate Pinoy compliment (or sometimes, sarcastic jab). Your friend graduates summa cum laude? "Ikaw na!" Your officemate gets promoted after only 3 months? "Ikaw na!" You manage to book a Grab on a Friday payday rush hour? "IKAW NA TALAGA!" It's the verbal equivalent of a slow clap and a bow.
Combination of 'ikaw' (you) and 'na' (now/already).
ROOT MEANING: you (singular, nominative case)
This is an idiomatic expression. The tone of voice is crucial in determining whether it's sincere praise or sarcasm.
🇵🇭 Nanalo ka na naman sa raffle? Ikaw na!
🇺🇸 You won the raffle again? You're the one!
🇵🇭 Lahat ng subject, perfect score ka. Sige na, ikaw na ang matalino.
🇺🇸 You got a perfect score in all subjects. Okay, fine, you're the smart one.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.