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Can anyone give me examples of Filipino words that have an English translation?

Filipino Words with English Translations:

Everyday Words:

* Salamat: Thank you

* Paumanhin: Excuse me/Sorry

* Magandang araw: Good day

* Magandang gabi: Good evening

* Kumusta ka?: How are you?

* Mabuti naman: I'm fine.

* Oo: Yes

* Hindi: No

* Pakiulit: Please repeat

* Ano?: What?

* Bakit?: Why?

* Saan?: Where?

* Kailan?: When?

* Sino?: Who?

* Paano?: How?

Food & Drink:

* Kanin: Rice

* Sinigang: Sour soup

* Adobo: Chicken or pork stew

* Lechon: Roasted pig

* Kwek-kwek: Deep-fried quail eggs

* Halo-halo: Shaved ice dessert

* Ginisang gulay: Stir-fried vegetables

* Kape: Coffee

* Gatas: Milk

Family & Relationships:

* Inay: Mother

* Ama: Father

* Anak: Child

* Kapatid: Sibling

* Asawa: Spouse

* Lolo: Grandfather

* Lola: Grandmother

* Apo: Grandchild

Other Words:

* Bayan: Town/country

* Pilipinas: Philippines

* Guro: Teacher

* Doktor: Doctor

* Pulis: Police

* Masyado: Too much

* Kaunti: A little

* Malaki: Big

* Maliit: Small

* Mabuti: Good

* Masama: Bad

* Maganda: Beautiful

* Pangit: Ugly

This is just a small selection of Filipino words with English translations. There are many more words that have direct or indirect translations, depending on the context and nuance.

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