Waray-Waray Philippines

ayaw gad

Expression USED Frequently BY Everyone

(don't) • It means "don't" but is said with a hint of begging to the other person, similar to "please don't".

"Ayaw gad ak pagsinamoka yana kay nagtatarabaho ak."

"Stop bothering me right now please, because I'm working."

Waray-Waray Leyte, Philippines

agi

Interjection USED Very frequently BY Everyone

A general interjection used in various emotions like shock, pain, frustration, disbelief, anger or sadness. The intonation of the word differs with each emotion. Not to be confused with the other Waray word "agi" which means "to pass" or with "hagi" which is a sigh.

"Agi! Naigo ak!"

"Ouch! I got hit!"

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Waray-Waray Leyte, Philippines

hagi

Interjection USED Frequently BY Everyone

(interj.) • An interjection used to express disappointment or frustration. It is equivalent to sighing in English.

"Hagi, nakawatan na naman ak'."

"Sigh, I got pick-pocketed again."