C1

Idiomatic Expressions and Figurative Language

Mga Idyomatikong Ekspresyon at Tayutay

About this concept

Common Tagalog idioms often based on body parts and nature: balat-sibuyas (thin-skinned), bukas-palad (generous, lit. open-palmed), magaan ang dugo (likeable, lit. light blood).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~40 cards at level C1.

Examples

Siya ay bukas-palad na tao.He/She is a generous person. (lit. open-palmed)
Huwag kang balat-sibuyas.Don't be so sensitive. (lit. onion-skinned)
Magaan ang dugo niya.He/She is likeable. (lit. light blood)
Nagbuhos ng dugo at pawis siya.He/She poured blood and sweat (worked very hard).

Prerequisite

Basic Adjectives (Ma-)A1

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