What does Ilaw ng Tahanan mean in Filipino?
He eke out a living to support the family. Ilaw ng tahanan (light of the home) Ilaw ng tahanan is usually the mother (wife), who looks after the house and everyone inside it. Agaw buhay (grasping life) Agaw buhay means someone is on the point of death or someone trying to cheat death, between life and death.
What does mabigat ang kamay mean in Filipino?
Mabigat ang kamay describes someone who is lazy but is literally translated as heavy-handed. Magaan ang kamay literally translates to light-handed. The conversational meaning is quite different. It is used to describe someone that is easily provoked and/or easily hits another person.
What does Halang Ang bituka mean in Filipino?
Halang ang bituka (intestines are horizontal), a person describe as halang ang bituka is supposed to be of bad character, deplorable, untrust-worthy, and would kill for what he wants without feeling any guilt.
What does Magaan ang Dugo mean in Filipino?
Magaan ang dugo (light blood) Magaan ang dugo is used to discribe someone you are rather partial to even when you barely know that person. You just know that he/she is a good sort.
