EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
opportunity; chance; occasion...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pag-ka-ka-ta-ON/
FIL: Ang angkop na panahon o kalagayan upang gawin ang isang bagay; isang tsansa.
EN: opportunity; chance; occasion
This is your big break! Your 'one shot, do not miss your chance to blow' moment. Whether it's the chance to apply for that dream job abroad, the perfect timing to confess to your crush, or just seeing the jeepney is empty during rush hour. When you get a pagkakataon, you grab it. Huwag nang pakawalan!
From pag- + ka- + kataon (timing, coincidence).
ROOT MEANING: year
A very common and important word. Often used with verbs like 'bigyan ng' (to be given a), 'samantalahin ang' (to take advantage of), or 'palampasin ang' (to let pass).
🇵🇭 Binigyan niya ako ng pangalawang pagkakataon upang itama ang aking pagkakamali.
🇺🇸 He gave me a second chance to correct my mistake.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong sayangin ang pagkakataon na makapag-aral sa ibang bansa.
🇺🇸 Don't waste the opportunity to study abroad.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.