Filipino / Tagalog Idiomatic Expression

Idiomatic Expressions (idioms) in the Filipino Language or "Mga sawikain o kawikaang Tagalog" are part of the way of using the Filipino language and these comes naturally to its native speakers.  An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use.  Filipino Idioms are part of the Philippine Literature that has been passed on from generation to generation.

Idioms are probably the hardest thing for a person to learn in the process of learning a new language. Here are the list of the well-known Filipino / Tagalog Idiomatic Expressions that begins in letter a. Clicking an idiom link will open a page that shows its definition, example use in setence, synonyms, antonyms, etc. and bilingual version (text in the original Philippine language and the English translation) are given in order to make them accessible to an international readership.

a 21
b 106
d 24
g 9
h 78
i 65
k 84
l 48
m 210
n 135
p 83
s 38
t 40
u 10
w 31
y 1
adjective
  1. showing lack of intelligence
adjective
  1. in a critical or serious condition
  2. about to die
adjective
  1. slowfoot
  2. habitually sluggish
adjective
  1. dishonest
  2. treacherous
adjective
  1. one who always stays in the house
noun
  1. people charged with law enforcement
  2. the policemen, detectives, etc.
adjective
  1. drunk
noun
  1. rumors
  2. gossip
verb
  1. to forget
adjective
  1. old already
adjective
  1. changeable as to residence
adjective
  1. repellent odor of the armpit
adjective
  1. drunk
  2. intoxicated
adjective
  1. stingy
  2. miserly
adjective
  1. weak
  2. weak-kneed
adjective
  1. a bastard
  2. an illegitimate child
adjective
  1. destitute
  2. a poor man, usually referring to a laborer
noun
  1. traitor
noun
  1. small children
adjective
  1. brittle
  2. weak
adjective
  1. treacherous