EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
self-made; homemade; DIY...
insatiable, not satisfied...
fireproof, non-combustible...
Pang-uri
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/sa-RI-ling ga-WA/
FIL: Isang bagay na nilikha o ginawa ng sariling kamay o pagsisikap, hindi binili o ginawa ng iba.
EN: self-made; homemade; DIY
The battle cry of every DIY enthusiast and proud parent whose kid made a macaroni frame. It's "I made this!" with a Filipino accent. Whether it's a lovingly cooked adobo or a wobbly bookshelf you built yourself, if it's sariling-gawa, it automatically has +10 sentimental value.
From 'sarili' (self) and 'gawa' (to do, to make).
Can describe an object (e.g., 'sariling-gawang keyk') or be the object itself (e.g., 'Ang keyk na iyan ay sariling-gawa ko').
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🇵🇭 Ipinagmamalaki niya ang kanyang hardin na sariling-gawa.
🇺🇸 He is proud of his self-made garden.
🇵🇭 Mas masarap ang regalong sariling-gawa.
🇺🇸 A homemade gift is much better.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.