More Pinoy Slang Words

• Toka

  Generally means “assignment” or “task.” It can also imply “responsibility” or “duty” assigned to someone. Here’s how it can be used in sentences in both Tagalog and English:

  Example:

  Ang toka ko sa bahay ay maghugas ng pinggan.
  My assignment(toka) at home is to wash the dishes.

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• Gin Bulag

  A Filipino slang phrase that translates to “blind gin” in English. It refers to a cheap type of gin that is so potent it can supposedly make you go blind, or at least make you extremely intoxicated. It is often associated with low-quality, strong alcoholic beverages.

  Example:

  Inom tayo ng gin bulag mamaya pagkatapos ng trabaho.
  Let's drink some cheap gin(gin bulag) later after work.

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• Alaws

  Derived from the English word “lost” but is used to mean “none” or “nothing.” It is commonly used to indicate the absence of something or someone.

  Example:

  Alaws akong pera ngayon, pasensya na.
  I have no(alaws) money right now, sorry.

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