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 n. 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
verb
  1. heard an information
adjective
  1. never saw a particular person or thing before
adjective
  1. has remained or has not left the position for a long time
adjective
  1. placed into misfortune because of carelessness
adjective
  1. failed to pass
adjective
  1. suffering from smallpox
verb
  1. considered of no importance or value
adjective
  1. attracted and held somebody's attention by pleasing or irresistible characteristics
verb
  1. mentioned something unintentionally
adjective
  1. unhappy because something hoped for or expected did not happen
adjective
  1. had a clear mind
  2. became happy again
adjective
  1. cheated because there's no payment received
verb
  1. mentioned something unintentionally
adjective
  1. in a critical or serious condition
adjective
  1. night is approaching
  2. after sunset
adjective
  1. intensify (this refers to anger)
adjective
  1. working alone without a helper
adjective
  1. constantly moving
verb
  1. engaged in doing work for a living
adjective
  1. engaged in doing work for a living
adjective
  1. felt irritated or mildly angry to somebody
adjective
  1. the events were reversed
noun
  1. the punishment received was greater than the offense committed
adjective
  1. no hope of success
adjective
  1. to want something very much and imagine having or doing it though it may be unlikely
verb
  1. looking for work
noun
  1. a person without a job
verb
  1. swearing in loud manner
verb
  1. always praising oneself
verb
  1. a person who remains seated and not interacting