EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to pair up; to match...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/i-pa-RE-ha/
FIL: Pagsamahin ang dalawang tao o bagay upang maging magkapares.
EN: to pair up; to match
This is the favorite pastime of titas at family reunions. "Ay, single ka pa, iho? May pamangkin ako..." It's the act of playing matchmaker, whether it's for people, socks, or food. "Try mo **ipareha** ang kape sa pandesal, perfect 'yan!"
From 'i-' (causative prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'pareha' (pair), from Spanish 'pareja'.
ROOT MEANING: partner, couple, a pair (of people)
Often used in the context of matchmaking or finding a suitable partner/complement for something or someone.
🇵🇭 Gusto siyang ipareha ng kanyang mga magulang sa anak ng kanilang kaibigan.
🇺🇸 His parents want to pair him up with their friend's child.
🇵🇭 Subukan mong ipareha ang puting sapatos sa damit na ito.
🇺🇸 Try to match the white shoes with this dress.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.