Salawikain Noon at Ngayon

Salawikain of the Day-Character

2008-10-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/16/08

Kahit paliguan man ng pabango ang aso,
lalabas at lalabas pa rin ang mabahong amoy nito.

Translation/Meaning:

Even perfume can not mask the bad odor. No amount of cover-up using money and power can obscure the real character of a person.

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Salawikain of the Day- Business-Greed

2008-10-09T08:59:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/09/08

Sa mahal magbenta, nababarat ang paninda.

Translation/Meaning:

Businessmen who overprice their products will always have customers haggling for a lower price.

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Salawikain of the Day-Money

2008-09-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 9/16/08

Mabuti pa ang maliit na dampa,
Kaysa sa palasyong nakasangla.

Translation/Meaning:

It is better to have a small house you can call your own than a palatial home which is still mortgaged and is still payable.

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Salawikain of the Day- Cautiousness

2008-08-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 8/16/08

Ang mata ang gamitin at ang bibig ay tikumin.

Translation/Meaning:

We got to observe first before we say anything that will turn out to be wrong.

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Salawikain of the Day-Criticism

2008-07-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 7/16/08

Ang lumura paitaas, sa sariling mukha ang bagsak.

Translation/Meaning:

One who criticizes his own family is insulting himself.

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Salawikain of the Day-Perseverance

2008-06-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 6/16/08

Ang mahira kunin ay masarap na kainin.

Translation/Meaning:

The fruit of labor and persistence will always be sweet.

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Salawikain of the Day-Money

2008-05-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 5/16/08

Ang bulsa ng mayaman ay palagi ring kulang.

Translation/Meaning:

There is no enough money the can satisfy a person.

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Salawikain of the Day - Character

2008-04-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 4/16/08

Kung ano ang hinala sa kapwa, kadalasan ay yaon ang kaniyang gawa.

Translation/Meaning:

A very suspicious person is often guilty of his suspicion to other people.

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Salawikain of the Day - Cautiousness

2008-03-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 3/16/08

Pag masakit ang biro, ito ay nagpapadugo ng puso.

Translation/Meaning:

Jokes that are too personal can hurt people's feelings.

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SALAWIKAIN OF THE DAY-MONEY

2008-02-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 2/7/08

Ang sa bula hinanap, sa bula rin mawawaldas.

Translation/Meaning:

Easy come, easy go especially for money earned from illegal means.

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SALAWIKAIN OF THE DAY-FLEXIBILITY

2008-02-06T07:10:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 2/6/08

Kung anong tugtog ay siyang isayaw.

Translation/Meaning:

Literal meaning is dance to the tune which can be interpreted to mean that one should be able to adjust to the situation.

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SALAWIKAIN OF THE DAY-CHARACTER

2008-02-05T07:13:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 2/5/08.

Nakakaawang patayin, nakakainis buhayin.

Translation/Meaning:
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It's pitiful to kill a person and pretty annoying if he is allowed to live. The person must have an abominable character.

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SALAWIKAIN OF THE DAY-CHARACTER

2008-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 2/4/08

Ang anumang iyong gagawin, makapito mong iisipin; Naisip mo ng magaling, kung minsa'y mali pa rin.

Translation/Meaning:

In all things you do, it pays to be cautious to commit less mistakes.

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SALAWIKAIN OF THE DAY-TEMPTATIOM

2008-02-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 2/3/08.

Walang humipo ng palayok na hindi naulingan.

Translation/Meaning:
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It is not easy to resist temptation if you expose yourself to it.

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Salawikain of the Day (Character Formation)

2008-01-05T10:11:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 1/4/08

Ang batang matigas ang ulo
Ay mahirap mapanuto.

Translation/Meaning:

A stubborn child will have difficulty handling himself when he grows up.

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Salawikain of the Day 1/3/07

2008-01-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 1/3/08

Ang kahoy na naging baga, Pariktan ma'y madali na.

Translation/Meaning:When one does not resist to temptation, most often than not e will succumb to it easily.

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Salawikain of the Day (Repentance)

2007-12-31T10:29:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 12/31/07

Matuto kang umalis, matuto kang bumalik.

Translation/Meaning: A person should know when to accept his mistake and ask for apology or forgiveness.

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Salawikain of the Day-

2007-12-30T11:51:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 12/30/07

Gaano man katibay ang abaka, ay wala ring lakas kung iisa lang ang hibla.

Translation/Meaning: In unity there is strength.

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Salawikain of the Day-Parenting-Character Formation

2007-11-30T11:56:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 11/30/07

Ang kahoy, hangga't mura ay mahuhubog pang parang kandila. Kung lumaki na at tumanda, tuwirin mo ay lalong masisira.

Translation/Meaning: Character formation is best instilled when children are still young.

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Salawikain of the Day -Life

2007-11-05T10:38:00.000-08:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 11/5/07

Kapag matindi na ang kahirapan, tandang malapit nang dumating ang kaginhawaan.

Translation/Meaning: The darkest is always before the dawn. After the dawn is sunrise.

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Salawikain of the Day -Youth

2007-10-30T15:33:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/30/07

Kapag mura ang dayap, pigain may walang katas.

Translation/Meaning: Young people are likened to a an unripe lemon which does not have much juice. They have little experience to draw inspirations from.

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Salawikain of the Day -Honesty

2007-10-01T10:44:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 10/01/07

Ang malinis na kuwenta, Mahaba ang pagsasama.

Translation/Meaning: Honesty is an important factor in a long lasting relationship.

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Salawikain of the Day -Repentance

2007-09-30T15:42:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 9/30/07

Bakit kailangan ka pang magsisi, kung wala nang mangyayari?

Translation/Meaning: It is too late to repent when the harm can not be undone.

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Salawikain for the Day -Money

2007-09-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Salawikain for day 9-29-07

Ang salapi ay mabuti lamang alipin at tagasunod
Nguni't kapag ginawang panginoon,
Tila ito sakit na matinding salot.

Translation/Meaning: Money is only good if it is your slave and not a god to control and create ha voc in your life.

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Salawikain of the Day -Wisdom

2007-09-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 9/01/07

Sa pulutong ng bulag, ang maghahari ay ang pisak.

Translation/Meaning: In a group of blind people, the leader will be the one-eyed jack.

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Salawikain of the Day-Possession

2007-08-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 8/30/07

Mabuti na ang akin kahit munti kaysa sa malaki ka nguni't pahiram lang.

Translation/Meaning: It is better to own something even it is small in size than a big one which is just borrowed.

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Salawikain of the Day-Truth

2007-08-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 8/01/07

Ang kalimitan sa isda ay nahuhuli sa bunganga.

Translation/Meaning: You catch the fish thru the mouth or the person may subconconsciously tell the truth.

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Salawikain of the Day -Habits

2007-07-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 7/01/07

Mag-ampon ka ng magnanakaw; ikaw ang pagnanakawan.

Translation/Meaning: This is a warning for people who adopt children with bad habit of stealing.

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Salawikain of the Day-Perfection

2007-06-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 6/01/07

Marahan ma't mainam, talo ang masamang ginawa sa madalian.

Translation/Meaning: Haste makes waste.

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Salawikain of the Day -Planning

2007-05-01T11:42:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 5/01/07

Bago ka magluto ay iyong siguruhin kung may panahog at asin na kakailanganin.

Translation/Meaning: Planning is essential in any task.

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Salawikain of the Day -Language

2007-04-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Cathy's Salawikain of the day 4/01/07

Mabisa ang pakiusap na marahan kaysa sa utos na pahiyaw.

Translation/Meaning: It is more effective to make a request rather than command in a booming voice.

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Salawikain of the Day (Faith)

2007-03-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

Salawikain for day 3-27-07

Kumatok ka at ikaw ay pagbubuksan, tumawag ka at ikaw a pakikinggan, humingi ka at ikaw a bibigyan.

Translation/Meaning
Knock and the door will be opened, pray and you will be heard and ask and you will receive.
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Salawikain of the Day (Brain)

2007-03-26T06:22:00.000-07:00

Salawikain for day 3-16-07

Ang isip ay parang itak, sa hasa ay tumatalas.

Translation/Meaning: The brain is like a knife. It needs to be constantly used to sharpen it.

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Salawikain of the Day (Knowledge)

2007-03-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

Salawikain for day 3-25-07

Ang batas ng karanasan, ang tanda ng kaalaman.

Translation/Meaning: Experience is a good source of knowledge.

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Salawikain of the Day (Cautiousness)

2007-03-24T10:35:00.000-07:00

Salawikain for 3-24-07

Ang taong marunong magtanong, mahirap mabalatong.

Translation/Meaning :A person who knows how to seek advice will mostly likely commit less mistakes.
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Salawikain of the Day (Cautiousness)

2007-03-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of day 3/23/07

Ang maagap na paghahanda, nalalayo sa sakuna.
Translation/Meaning: Those who plan ahead are spared from troubles.

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Salawikain of the Day (Character)

2007-03-22T11:36:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of the Day 3/22/07

Di man magsabi’t magbadya, sa kilos ay makikilala.

Translation/Meaning: You will know a person’s character by his actions.

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Salawikain of the Day (Moderation)

2007-03-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of the Day 3/21/07

Ang mahaba ay putulan, ang maiksi ay dugtungan.

Translation/Meaning: Literal translation for the salawikain is shorten what is long and add to whatever is short.

The salawikain means to cut excesses and enhance whatever is deficient.

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Salawikain of the Day (Time)

2007-03-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of the Day 3/20/07

Ang maagang naghahasik, maaga ring nagliligpit.
Ang maagang itinanim, maaga ring aanihin.

Translation/Meaning:

Those who goes to farm early is going home early.
A plant that is sown early is going to be harvested early.

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Salawikain of the Day (Action)

2007-03-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of the Day 3/19/07

Masisi na sa agap, huwag lang sa kupad.

Translation/Meaning: It’s better to be blamed for promptness than being a slowfooted.

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Salawikain of the Day (Language)

2007-03-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of the Day 3/18/07

Ang masamang wika, pagtama sa tao’y nagsisilbing pasa.

Translation/Meaning: Abusive language hurts people

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Salawikain of the Day (Money)

2007-03-17T13:06:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of day 3/17/07

Kung nangungusap ang salapi, nauumid ang labi.

Translation/Meaning: When money talks, lips are sealed.

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Salawikain (Repentance)

2007-03-16T13:09:00.000-07:00

Salawikain of day 3/16/07

Walang unang sisi, Sa unang nangyari.

Translation: Repentance always come later.

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Salawikain of the Day (Character)

2007-03-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

51. Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang kulo.

Literal translation: A silent person may have hidden outrage inside.
Meaning: Silent person runs deep.

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Salawikain of the Day (Faith)

2007-03-13T18:41:00.000-07:00

Walang panalangin na hindi diringgin, walang pagkakamaling di patatawarin.Kung ang pananalig ay lubos at taimtim.

Translation/Meaning
There is no prayer left unanswered, no mistake, unforgiven if the faith is unwavering.

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Salawikain of the Day (Friendship)

2007-03-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Salawikain:

Kaibigang may malasakit, Daig ang walang turing na kapatid.

Translation/Meaning: A concerned friend is better than a sibling who does not care.

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Salawikain of the Day (Capability)

2007-03-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

Salawikain:

Kung hindi mo kaya’y huwag pangahasan upang sa ginawa mo’s di ka masusumbatan.

Translation/Meaning: Don’t accept any task that is beyond your ability so that you will not be blamed when you screw up.

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Salawikain of the Day (Deception)

2007-03-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

Damit na hiniram mo lamang kung di masikip ay maluwang.

Literal translation:

A borrowed clothes is either tight or loose.

Meaning: Do not pretend for what you are not.

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Salawikain of the Day (Trust)

2007-03-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Huwag kang magtiwala sa di mo kakilala.

Translation/Meaning:

Never trust a stranger.

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Salawikain for the Day-Ability

2007-03-07T11:17:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang nanghihingi di dapat mamili; ang nagpapalimos lamang, di dapat maging pihikan.

Translation/Meaning:

If you are just asking, you should no be choosy, if you are just begging, you should not be be picky.

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Salawikain for the Day-Responsibility

2007-03-06T12:25:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Buntot niya,hila niya, sungay niya, sunong niya.

Translation/Meaning:

It’s his tail, let him pull it, it’s his horn, let him wear it-- meaning take the consequences of your actions.

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Salawikain for the Day-Parenting

2007-03-05T12:39:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang pag-aanak ay walang kabuluhan,kung ang magiging bunga’y palalabuyin lamang.

Translation/Meaning:

Having children is useless if they only become vagabonds.

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Salawikain for the Day-Way of Life

2007-03-04T15:38:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Yamang kinita sa tubig, sa tubig din magbabalik.

Translation/ Meaning: Money that is easily earned in a devious way will go to nothing.

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Salawikain for the Day-Character

2007-03-03T15:45:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang matibay na kalooban, humahamon sa kabiguan.

Translation/Meaning:

He who has strong will challenges any adversity.

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Salawikain for the Day-Parenting

2007-03-02T12:51:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang ibinabait ng palaking bata ay nasa magulang na nag-aalaga.

Translation/Meaning:

The character formation of a growing child is dependent on the parents.

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Salawikain for the Day-Parenting

2007-03-01T12:54:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang ikinarurunong ng bata ay sa matanda nagmumula.

Translation/Meaning:

The children learned the lessons from the elders.

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Salawikain for the Day-Wisdom

2007-02-28T12:58:00.000-08:00

Salwikain:

May matandang bata pa at may batang matanda na.

Translation/Meaning:

Wisdom does not come with age.

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Salawikain for the Day-Character

2007-02-26T13:17:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kung sino ang masalita ay siyang kulang sa gawa.

Translation/Meaning: Those who talk much, accomplish less.

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Salawikain of the Day -Action

2007-02-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang sa bilis hinahanap, Sa bula rin nawawaldas.

Translation/Meaning: Easy come, easy go.

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Salawikain for the Day-Parenting

2007-02-25T11:24:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Anak na playawin, magulang ang patatangisin

Translation/Meaning: Spoiling the child may cause the parents' anguish.

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Salawikain for the Day-Family

2007-02-24T12:41:00.000-08:00

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Sa alitan ng magkakapatid ay huwag kang makisali,
Kapag sila ay nagkasundo, Galit saiyo ang mananatili.

Translation/Meaning: Blood is thicker than water. Don't involve yourself in a family quarrel. When things get settled among them, they will be forever angry with you.

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Salawikain for the Day-Character

2007-02-23T12:54:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Malaking puno, ngunit walang lilim.

Translation/Meaning: Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.

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Salawikain for the Day-Character

2007-02-22T13:00:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang gawa sa pagkabata, dala hanggang pagtanda.

Translation/Meaning: The character of the adult is molded when he was young.

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Salawikain for the Day-Golden Rule

2007-02-21T13:32:00.000-08:00

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Salawikain:

Ang sa iba’y ginawa mo, siya ring gagawin saiyo.

Translation/Meaning: What you have done to others will surely be done unto you.

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Salawikain of the Day (Persistence)

2007-02-20T22:59:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Walang matimtimang birhen, sa matiyagang manalangin.

Translation/Meaning: The proverb relates to courtship of women. Relentless wooing may
gain favorable nod even from women with resolute will.

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Salawikain of the Day (Industriousness)

2007-02-19T23:30:00.001-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang kasipaga’s kapatid ng kayamanan. Ang katamara’y kapatid ng kagutuman.

Translation/Meaning: Industriousness is a sibling of riches while laziness is a sibling of poverty.

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Salawikain of the Day (Deception)

2007-02-18T23:46:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang bagoong takpan man, pag dating ng takdang araw, sadyang umaalingasaw.

Translation/Meaning: Deception or fraud cannot be kept secret forever.

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Salawikain of the Day-Sincerity

2007-02-16T23:26:00.000-08:00

Salawikain

Sa pakitang loob at tapat na damay ay walang salaping sukat maitimbang.\

Translation/Meaning: Sincerity to help is priceless.

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Salawikain of the Day (Nationalism)

2007-02-15T13:43:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang malangsang isda.

Translarion/Meaning: He who doe not love his own language is worse than a smelly fish.

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Salawikain of the Day (Happiness)

2007-02-14T08:52:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Walang ligaya sa lupa na hindi dinilig ng luha.

Translation/Meaning: There is not wordly bliss that is not preceded by sorrow.

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Salawikain of the Day

2007-02-13T15:11:00.000-08:00

Mainam na ang pipit na nasa kamay kaysa lawing lumilipad.

Literal Translation: A bird in the hand is better than a flying bird.

Meaning: Appreciate with what you have instead of things that you still have to work for.

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Salawikain of the Day (Hope)

2007-02-12T15:09:00.000-08:00

Ang araw bago sumikat nakikita muna'y banaag.

Literal Translation: Before the sun rises, dawn breaks.

Meaning: Dawn after dark night symbolizes hope.

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Salawikain of the Day (Persistence)

2007-02-11T15:07:00.000-08:00

Walang mahirap na gawa pag dinaan sa tiyaga.

Literal Translation: No work is impossible if you persevere to have it done.

Meaning: Difficult job is made easy thru perseverance.

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Salawikain of the Day (Persistence)

2007-02-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

Kahit na ang usa ay mabilis tumakbo,
Sa tiyaga ng pagong, ito ay matatalo.

Literal translation: The fast running deer can still be beaten by a hard persevering
turtle.

Meaning: In a competition, perseverance may win over speed.

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Salawikain of the Day (Simplicity)

2007-02-09T13:08:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang maabot ng paupo,
Huwag nang kuning patayo.

Literal translation: If you can get it sitting down, you don't have to stand up.

Meaning: Do not complicate simple matters.

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Salawikain of the Day (Character)

2007-02-08T13:24:00.000-08:00

Baboy na pagala-gala
Laman at taba'y masama.

Literal translation: A stray pig is dirty in and out.

Meaning: An individual who has no home to call may lack parental guidance which can help in his values formation.

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Salawikain of the Day (Criticism)

2007-02-07T03:30:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Nakikita ang butas ng karayom, hindi nakikita ang butas ng palakol.

Translation/Meaning :The little faults are given more importance than the bigger things that have been done.

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Salawikain of the Day ( Unity)

2007-02-06T00:47:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kung pinagtutulungan.

Translation/Meaning: The load becomes lighter with the help of extra hands.

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Salawikain of the Day (Unity)

2007-02-05T07:48:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Magsama-sama at malakas, magwatak-watak at babagsak.

Translation/Meaning: In number, there is strength.

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Salawikain about Prudence

2007-02-04T06:38:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ubos-ubos biyaya, pagkatapos nakatunganga.

Translation/Meaning: Spending all without providing for the future leaves one a pauper.

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Salawikain of the Day (Flexibility)

2007-02-03T05:24:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Habang maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.

Translation/Meaning: Make do with little resources.

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Salawikain of the Day (Courage)

2007-02-02T19:25:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas na bakod.

Translation/Meaning:

For a brave person, height doesn't matter.

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Salawikain of the Day (Courage)

2007-02-01T19:17:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Marami ang matapang sa bilang, ngunit ang buo ang loob ay kulang.

Translation/Meaning:

People are brave because of number but only a few have enough courage.

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Salawikain of the Day (Character)

2007-01-31T19:06:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.

Translation/Meaning:

Character is like a fruit. Healthy trees bear good fruit. Good families bring up good children.

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Salawikain of the Day (Perseverance)

2007-01-30T18:47:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga.

Translation/Meaning:

Great things or success come to those who persevere.

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Salawikain of the Day (Courage)

2007-01-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang bayaning nasusugatan, nagiibayo ang tapang.

Translation or Meaning: A wounded hero becomes braver.

Applied to life: The more we suffer adversity the more we should persevere to overcome it.

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Salawikain of the Day (Wisdom)

2007-01-28T13:02:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Walang palayok na walang kasukat na tungtong.

Translation/meaning: Anything or anyone will always have its match.

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Salawikain of the Day (Time)

2007-01-26T13:35:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.

Translation/Meaning: Better late than never.

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Salawikain of the Day (Patience))

2007-01-25T19:34:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kapag apaw na ang takalan, kailangan kalusan.

Translation/Meaning: Patience has its limits.

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Salawikain of the Day (Thrift)

2007-01-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot.

Translation/Meaning:You got something to spend, if you have saved in the past.

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Salawikain of the Day (Politeness)

2007-01-23T07:51:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang magalang na sagot, nakakapawi ng pagod.

Translation/Meaning: A polte answer is soothing to a stressed individual.

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Sawikain (A)

2007-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

Sawikain:

Agaw-buhay

Translation/Meaning : between life and death

Sentence: Siya ay agaw-buhay nang sila ay dumating.

She is between life and death when they arrived.

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Sawikain (Bulaklak)

2007-01-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

Sawikain:

Bulaklak ng dila

Translation: Not real; exaggerated

Sentence: Hindi ako naniniwala sa kaniyang mga kuwento. Iyon ay mga bulaklak ng dila.

Translation: I do not believe his story. It's exaggerated.

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Sawikain (Kusa)

2007-01-20T12:54:00.000-08:00

Sawikain:

Kusang-Palo

Translation: work without being told.

Sentence: Ang bagong manggagawa ay may kusang-palo.

Translation: The new worker works without being told.

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Sawikain (Kalapati)

2007-01-19T10:15:00.000-08:00

Sawikain:

Kalapating mababa ang lipad

Translation: Call girls, hospitality girls, prostitute

Sentence: Maraming hinuling kalapating mababa ang lipad ang mga pulis.

Translation: The police authorities arrest many hospitality girls.

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Salawikain of the Day (Tone of Voice)

2006-12-16T13:19:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Malakas ang bulong kaysa sigaw.

Translation/Meaning: Soft voice is heard than a shout.

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Salawikain of the Day (Treachery)

2006-12-15T03:26:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Walang naninira sa bakal kundi sariling kalawang.

Translation/Meaning:

Iron is destroyed by its own corrosion.

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Salawikain of the Day (Thrift)

2006-12-14T12:26:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Kapag may Sinimpan ay may aasahan

Translation-Meaning : If you have saved for the future, you can encash that anytime.

This salawikain encourages to save for the future.

sinimpan: means to have put away something as savings for future use.

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Salawikain of the Day (Prudence)

2006-12-13T12:30:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Ang ulang tikatik,
Siyang Malakas, magpaputik

Literal translation: Light rainfall or continuous showers oftentimes make the ground slippery due to mud they bring.

Meaning: People should not ignore trivial matters. They can be a cause of a much bigger problem.

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Salawikain of the Day

2006-12-12T11:52:00.000-08:00

Salawikain:

Sa laging bukas na kaban,
Nagkakasala kahit banal man.

Literal translation:An open cash box may tempt even a self-righteous man.

Meaning: Temptation is hard to resist especially if the object of temptation is readily available.

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