EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sir; mister...
to polish; to burnish...
to cause to fall; to topple; to push over...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Isang magalang na tawag o pamagat para sa isang lalaki, lalo na sa isang may awtoridad o mas matanda.
EN: sir; mister
The universal Filipino term of respect for any male human you don't know, from the security guard ('Sir, paki-check po ng bag'), your BPO team lead ('Sir, for escalation po'), the waiter ('Sir, ano pong order ninyo?'), to your professor. It has completely replaced 'Ginoo' in daily conversation. Often paired with 'Ma'am'.
From English 'sir'.
Extremely common in the Philippines as a form of address.
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🇵🇭 Paumanhin po, Sir, saan po ang pinakamalapit na CR?
🇺🇸 Excuse me, Sir, where is the nearest restroom?
🇵🇭 Good morning, Sir! Handa na po ang report ninyo.
🇺🇸 Good morning, Sir! Your report is ready.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.