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What is ow in Tagalog?

"Ow" in Tagalog can be translated in a few ways depending on the context. Here are some possibilities:

1. As an exclamation of pain:

* Aray! (This is the most common and direct translation for "ow" when expressing pain.)

* Masakit! (This literally means "It hurts!" and is also used to express pain.)

2. As an exclamation of surprise or shock:

* O! (This is a common exclamation of surprise, similar to "Oh!" in English.)

* Ay! (This is another exclamation of surprise, often used for a sudden or unexpected event.)

3. As an expression of understanding:

* O, sige. (This means "Oh, okay.")

* O, alam ko na. (This means "Oh, I know.")

4. As a filler word:

* Uhm... (This is similar to the English filler word "um...")

The best translation for "ow" in Tagalog will depend on the specific situation and what you are trying to communicate.

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