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 t. 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. a real man
  2. a strong and brave man
adjective
  1. fat and big body but unhealthy
  2. stout in body but unhealthy and gets sick very often
adjective
  1. lacking any sense of shame
adjective
  1. mature
  2. ripe with experience and knowledge
adjective
  1. hiding with the head seen
adjective
  1. hiding but head is seen
adjective
  1. having no sense of shame
adjective
  1. deaf or pretending to be deaf
  2. a person who turns a deaf ear to any suggestion
adjective
  1. pretends not hearing anything
  2. ignores what is heard
adjective
  1. easily set on fire
adjective
  1. prone to be stolen
  2. easy to steal
adjective
  1. admired by people
  2. charming
adjective
  1. always want to sleep
  2. constantly sleepy
noun
  1. almost evening
  2. sky is getting dark
adjective
  1. very sensitive
  2. cries or gets angry for a slight cause or small thing
adjective
  1. does not come up to one's word or to an agreement
  2. one who easily breaks a promise
adjective
  1. ignorant or foolish people
  2. people who did not have the chance to study
noun
  1. the last money content in the pocket
adjective
  1. sincere
  2. full of feelings
verb
  1. have pity or sympathize
adjective
  1. a hearty laugh
  2. a laugh without any pretension
adjective
  1. with all humbleness
verb
  1. received or welcomed someone with pleasure who was the object of anger or hatred
adjective
  1. ill-feeling
  2. extreme sadness
adjective
  1. a person who is often belittled or insulted
noun
  1. net profit that is bigger than the capital
  2. excessive profits on invested capital
adjective
  1. the wealthiest
adjective
  1. pretending to dislike a thing which in truth he likes very much
noun
  1. go-between of a man and a woman in love with each other