EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
it's fine; no worries; I don't mind...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/kebs lang/
FIL: Isang pariralang balbal na nagpapahayag na hindi mahalaga ang isang sitwasyon, o na ayos lang ang lahat at hindi ito dapat alalahanin.
EN: it's fine; no worries; I don't mind
The slightly softer, more reassuring version of 'kebs'. While 'kebs' can sound dismissive, 'kebs lang' is more like 'it's all good, no biggie.' It's what you say when someone apologizes for being late, or when your friend cancels plans. 'Sorry, naubos ko 'yung ulam.' 'Kebs lang, may instant noodles pa.'
Isang pariralang balbal na pinagsasama ang 'kebs' (whatever) at 'lang' (just/only).
ROOT MEANING: whatever; doesn't care
Karaniwang-karaniwan sa mga impormal na text at usapan. Ang 'lang' ay nagpapalambot sa maaaring maging dating na pagwawalang-bahala ng 'kebs' lamang.
🇵🇭 Sorry, hindi ako makakasama mamaya. — Okay lang, kebs lang!
🇺🇸 Sorry, I can't join later. — It's okay, no worries!
🇵🇭 Nabasag ko yung baso mo. — Kebs lang, bibili na lang ako ng bago.
🇺🇸 I broke your glass. — It's fine, I'll just buy a new one.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.