matakaw lamang ang mata (matakaw lamang ang matá) Filipino/Tagalog term
matakaw lamang ang matá
Syllables:
ma·ta·kaw la·mang ang ma·tá
[ma-ta-kaw la-mang ang ma-tá]
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Literal meaning: only the eyes are greedy
Filipino meaning:
- gustong kumain ng marami ngunit di kaya ng bibig
English meaning:
- wanting to eat much, but can really eat very little