EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to pass (an exam, a standard)...
to curse, to swear...
to become cheap, to decrease in price...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pu-ma-SA/
FIL: Matagumpay na malampasan ang isang pagsubok, eksaminasyon, o pamantayan.
EN: to pass (an exam, a standard)
The word that brings either immense joy or crushing 'bagsak' feels. This is what every student prays for during finals week, what every board exam taker posts on Facebook ('Thank you, Lord! #Pumasa'), and what your parents ask about your grades. It can also mean to hand something over, like 'pakipasa ng asin'.
From Spanish 'pasar' (to pass).
Can mean to pass a test, or to pass an object to someone. The context usually makes it clear. 'Pumasa sa exam' vs 'Ipinasa ang kanin'.
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🇵🇭 Sa wakas, pumasa rin ako sa board exam pagkatapos ng ilang buwang review!
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🇵🇭 Sana pumasa ang lahat ng proyekto natin sa kliyente.
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Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.