EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
supposedly, allegedly, it is said...
shaking, tremor, earthquake...
death, passing away, demise...
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/KO-no/
FIL: Ginagamit upang ipahiwatig na ang isang pahayag ay batay sa sabi-sabi o hindi tuwirang kaalaman, katumbas ng "sabi raw" o "ayon sa sabi".
EN: supposedly, allegedly, it is said
This is the official word for "sabi ng chismosa." When you're passing on some tea but don't want to be held responsible for its accuracy, you sprinkle a "kono" in there. "Nag-resign na daw siya, kono." It's the verbal equivalent of the shrugging emoji 🤷♂️. Also often spelled "kuno".
Variant of 'kuno'.
Often spelled as "kuno," which is more common in modern writing. It implies doubt or quotes an unverified source.
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🇵🇭 Maganda kono ang pelikula kaya marami ang nanood.
🇺🇸 The movie was supposedly good, which is why many people watched.
🇵🇭 Siya kono ang pinakamatalino sa klase, pero laging bagsak sa exam.
🇺🇸 It is said that he is the smartest in the class, but he always fails the exams.
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