Trending words Marites,Ghosting,Job Shadowing,Off the radar,Second Guess and Filipinisms every foreign visitor to the Philippines needs to know
Who is Marites? Trending English words-their meaning and usage today
Filipino Slang Words or Filipinisms every visitor should know visiting the Philippines
You cannot help but smile😊 when someone you know says,"Here comes the "Marites". For sure that someone coming will be bringing to you the juiciest and latest gossip in town LOL😀😀😀😀😀 One of the most popular Filipino slang words today is Marites short for,"Mare, anong latest?' which means, "Sis, what's the latest ( gossip)?"
That's the trending word today in the Philippines, and I'm not being Marites.
But the following English word/idioms that I'm about to discuss caught my attention. For sometime now, I have come across these words/idioms used more often now than before. Some of them are entirely new. You find them all over socmed, in yt documentaries, in talk shows on TV, print media, everywhere. So I thought there is a resurgence in the use of these words today and a marked difference in how they are used (in some words/idioms) as compared to their original meaning. It's true, words evolve, and it is fascinating😊to learn them. Let's delve into these currently popular words.👍👨👩
English Words/Idioms Popular Today
1. navigate (verb)
Meaning: sail or travel over (a stretch of water or terrain)
Example: Ships had been lost while navigating the narrows.
Another definition is to direct carefully and safely.
But what does navigate your way mean? The informal meaning is to direct oneself or one's way carefully or safely.
Example: With the humongos amount of information now on the internet, one must navigate it more carefully.
2. resilience (noun)
Meaning:
- the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
- trying to take on a positive perspective on situations
- the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened
Example: Resilience of the Filipinos can be seen in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
3. clickbait (noun) -on the internet
Meaning:
- typically refers to the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks on a piece of content
- it often relies on exaggerating claims or leaving out key information in order to encourage traffic
Another word for clickbait is link bait or linkbait.
Where is it used? Clickbait headlines are common in places like social media and blogs.
Examples of clickbait:
"You won't Believe What This Celebrity Did!"
"The Shocking Truth Behind a Popular Wellness Trend"
4. entitled (adjective)
Meaning:
- believing oneself to be indirectly deserving of privilege or special treatment
Example: Rich kids who feel so entitled, think the world will revolve around them.
What does it mean to be entitled? - feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are.
Example: They say children of aristocratic families feel spoiled, entitled, self-absorbed and apathetic.
Common signs of a sense of entitlement include the need for special treatment, high demands, selfishness, lack of gratitude, and victim mentality.
Don't get me wrong. There is another meaning to the word entitled.
Someone can be entitled to a benefit, an item, or an activity.
Examples:
- He was entitled to a full refund because the mistake was the company's fault.
- You are entitled to your own opinion even if I disagree with you.
5. red flag (noun)
Meaning:
- is a word to indicate danger as a sign that you should stop
- red flags are warning signs that indicate unhealthy or manipulative behavior (in relationships)
Example: Ghosting is considered a red flag in relationships.
6. ghosting
What it is
- the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication, most commonly, like stops responding to texts, emails, calls, etc.
- abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so
- seen when the person being ghosted reaches out to re-initiate contact or gain closure, they're met with silence
- considered rude, especially if the relationship has some level of commitment, leaves the other person confused and hurt, as they do not understand why communication stopped
-considered a red flag in relationships
The one ghosting may unfriend, unfollow, or even block you on all socmed platforms, or go as far as to deactivate social accounts to prevent all contact
Have you been ghosted by someone?
Example: My friend Ruth has been ghosted by Leo. The hurt ran deep.
7. thrive (verb)
Meaning:
- prosper, flourish
- is all about working on your self-development, personal growth and resilience
- if someone or something thrives, they do well and are successful, healthy and strong.
Example: She seems to thrive on hard work.
8. off grid
Being off the grid means not being physically hooked up to utilities by wires, pipes or cables as in electricity and other public utilities.
Off grid houses therefore rely completely on their own energy sources which are often renewable energy sources sourced from the sun and the wind.
Example: Our small hut in the province is off grid.
9. off the radar
Meaning:
- an idiom that means something or someone is no longer being noticed or talked about
Example: Having retired from the movie industry, the actor has been off the radar.
Related term: under the radar - being noticeable
Example:
-Terrorist groups have been under the radar of international peacekeeping groups.
- Stories in the news drop off the radar with people after a couple of weeks.
9. uplevel
Meaning:
- to advance or improve in some way, or to reach a higher level
- elevate one's game, propel forward, rise to the next level, take it up a notch, succeed
Examples:
- You can uplevel your skills, your career or your life.
- He levelled up his game plan by learning technology.
10. upskill
Meaning:
- teach (an employee) additional skills
Examples:
- We are upskilling the team to help them be more effective on a difficult market.
- From time to time, companies need to upskill employees to increase efficiency.
11. declutter (verb)
Meaning:
- remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place)
- to remove things you do not need from a place, in order to make them useful
Examples:
- I' m going to declutter my house before my family comes to visit.
Meaning:
- spartan, unadorned
- prefers the minimal amount or degree of something
When you call a person a minimalist, you are crediting their interest in keeping things very simple.
13. shadowing
Meaning:
- follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly
What does shadowing mean in a job?
Job shadowing is observing a day in the life of someone else's role. You watch them complete their day-to-day tasks, attend meetings with them, and follow other vital parts of their work routine. During a typical day of job shadowing, you might: Observe how the person uses a particular software or technology.
What is the meaning of shadowing someone?
To follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job.
Example: Liza's first week in the job was spent shadowing Mrs. Reyes , her more experienced colleague.
14. baby step(s)
Meaning:
- a tentative act which is the first stage in a long or challenging process
What does baby step(s) mean in life?
In order to achieve a goal that may seem overwhelming, it's necessary to break down the stages of change required to reach that goal into easy to accomplish steps (small steps or baby steps)
Example: The new company took baby steps before reaching its success.
Meaning:
- anticipate or predict (someone's actions or thoughts) by guesswork
Example: He had to second guess the amount of vehicle traffic in that area in two years' time.
What does it mean when you second guess yourself?
Meaning:
- to have second thoughts, to be unsure of yourself, to be uncertain of your decisions (is this the right choice?)
Second guessing is about trying to predict something, especially someone's actions.
Does second guess also mean doubt? Yes, as in the example below.
What does it mean to manifest something?
- to show something clearly, through signs or actions
Example: The lawyer manifest his desire to run for office in the May elections.
17. adapt
Meaning:
- to become adapted to new conditions
What does it mean for a person to adapt?
- Adaptability is a soft skill that means you easily adjust to changing circumstances.
- An adaptable person in the workplace can keep up with moving priorities, projects, clients, and technology. They're skilled at dealing with changes at work. (well-adapted)
Example: After changing jobs, he has fully adapted to a new work environment.
18. gaslighting
Meaning:
- is emotional and mental manipulation
- it is lying, deceiving and taking advantage of someone who trusts you
- it is manipulation by confusing the victim into believing them in such a way that causes the other person to have self-doubts.
Example: Gaslighting is definitely a red flag in a relationship.
22 Filipino Slang Words or Filipinisms Every Foreign
Visitor to the Philippines Needs to Know
Filipinisms are words or phrases that are unique to the Philippines, and are often grammatically incorrect. They can also be slang terms. These Filipinisms,
- are used to express ideas, thoughts and life experiences in a Filipino context
- can be used in informal situations, but not in formal or business related settings
- these words or phrases can have different meanings in different cultures, even if the people speak the same language.
1. Marites
One of the most popular Filipino slang words commonly used today is "Marites". It is short for, "Mare, anong latest?" which means, "Sis, what's the latest (gossip)?"
When one is called a Marites, he or she knows all the latest gossip, rumors, updates in people's lives in the community.
2. Dasurv
It is the Filipinized version of the English word "deserve".
When your colleague at work was given an award or perhaps a promotion, someone in the office may congratulate him/her and say "dasurv". It is just another way of saying "You deserve it", recognizing the recipient for the praise and recognition for the good fortune.
3. C.R.
When Filipinos want to go to the toilet, they don't say, "I'll go the toilet," rather they say, "I'll go to the C.R." This is a more polite way rather than saying going to the toilet.
C.R. means Comfort Room. Other countries may refer to it as restroom, bathroom, or washroom.
Don't be surprised when you hear C.R.
4. For a While
Take this situation: You want to inquire something from the lady on the front desk, and she said,"For a while, Sir." Don't be confused. She just means, "[Please wait] for a while," as she goes to check on her ledger. "Hold on for a moment," is what she really meant.
5. Filling up [a form]
It is actually Fill out [a form, a document, a survey, a questionnaire]. However, in the Philippines they say, "Fill up this form,please."
6. Opening and closing [the lights]
In the U.S., you ask someone to switch off or shut off or turn on the lights.
But here in the Philippines, you would hear, "Kindly open the lights/ close the lights."
It is because the Tagalog word for open is buksan as in Turn on the lights or Buksan mo ang ilaw.
7. Ate and Kuya
Almost everyone in the Philippines is using Ate and Kuya to show respect to an older person/another person.
Other nationalities may call others by first names like Susan or John, but here in the Philippines everybody uses Ate (big sister) or Kuya (big brother). From street vendors to white-collared employees, from all walks of life, people are called Ate and Kuya to show respect.
8. Charot
The Filipino language is dynamic and fluid with new slang phrases all the time. From the social media to the workplaces and into the streets, new words have cropped up.
In easy, lighthearted conversations, everyone uses 'Charot" meaning "Just kidding!" or "It's a joke".
An example: " Friend, can't believe it but I received a package today and lo! a designer bag was in it. Saw your unbelieving eyes roll. Jealous? Charot!"
9. Sana all
It is another popular Filipino slang term you should be famliar with. Sana all is sometimes shortened to naol.
This happens when someone shares positive news about her/his life and the other person conveys a sense of longing for a similar good fortune, she says Sana all, meaning I hope I could have the same good fortune, too.
10. Soft drinks
You may have attended gatherings like fiestas in the Philippines and was ask what will go with your food, "Will you have soft drinks?"
Slight confusion there. Here, soft drinks may refer to coca cola or pepsi for example, unlike how they are called in other countries as "soda" or "pop".
So, which soft drinks will you have with your meal?
11. Ref
Too long to pronounce by Filipinos as refrigerator, they shortened it to ref.
12. Rubber shoes
If you are taking up sports or going on long walks or jogging, you need to wear sneakers, trainers or kicks. These durable footwear is known in the Philippines as rubber shoes.
You 'll need to wear rubber shoes because most cities are walkable.
13. Next next week
One worker promises to finish the project next next week. Next next week?!?! When is that?
Does it mean the coming week or the one after?
To erase any confusion, remember that "next next week" to Filipinos means "the week after next".
14. Ansabe?
This slang word is an abbreviation for "anong sinabi [nila]?" or "what did [they] say?"
Depending on the context, people who use this term ansabe are either genuinely asking for clarification, asking someone to share what they heard or expressing surprise at what was said (as in *did they really say that?") ansabe?
15. Diba
Diba translates to "Right?"
Placed before or after a sentence, it is often used to ask questions or request clarification.
Example: "Our teacher postponed the test, diba (right)?"
Or, "Diba(isn't it true that) next Friday was declared a holiday?"
16. Lodi
This Filipino slang word means "idol" (read it backwards), it describes someone you admire and view as a role model.
"Lodi ko ang kuya Nestor ko," which means, "My idol is my elder brother Nestor."
17. Jowa
This word has romantic connotations to it. Jowa means boyfriend/girlfriend or lover.
However, the word has more casual connotations, meaning the romantic relationship may not be considered serious or long term.
18. Chibog
You can hear this when people want to eat. It's a noun that simply means food, but it can also be used as a verb meaning to eat.
People may also say,"Chibugan na!" to mean , "It's time to eat."
19. Susmaryosep
This expression which everyone can relate to is used to express extreme annoyance or frustration. It is a combination of the names of three important biblical figures- Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Example is, "Susmaryosep! ang taas taas ng presyo ng bilihin ngayon," meaning being annoyed or angry at the high cost of commodities nowadays.
20. Chika
Due to some stressful times, people often come together to share "chika" or gossip.
A way of letting off steam, they ask "Anong chika ngayon?" or "What's the story today?"
21. Kain tayo
In the Filipino workplace culture, workers like to bond with co-workers by sharing meals.
In the country, Kain tayo is a famous phrase.
If ever you get invited by someone saying Kain tayo, it means they want to spend time with you and get to know you better.
22. Ingat
And finally, another Fiipino phrase you should know if you plan to spend sometime in the country visiting places all over the islands.
"Ingat" means "You Take care" or "You Stay safe". Endearing words when said to someone.
Filipinos are hospitable and empathetic people often going out of their way to express care towards other people, to locals, more so to foreigners.💗
Happy Learning!💗💗💗💗💗
References:
1. Google (sources from across the web)
2. Superstaff Outsourcing
3. Pinterest
To God be the glory!
/EAB💙💚💛💜
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