A colloquial Filipino slang used as a filler word when someone can’t think of the exact term they want to use or when they want to be vague or playful. It’s similar to saying “whatchamacallit” or “thingamajig” in English.
Puwede bang ipasa mo yung churva diyan sa mesa?
Can you pass me the whatchamacallit(churva) on the table?
Hindi ko maintindihan yung mga churva na sinabi niya.
I can't understand the stuff(churva) he said.
A playful and informal expression derived from the phrase “ganoon” or “ganyan,” which means “like that” or “like this.” It is often used to affirm or agree with something, express surprise, or emphasize a point in a humorous or light-hearted manner.
Sabi niya bigla siyang yumaman, ganern?
He said he suddenly became rich, like that (ganern)?
Derived from the Tagalog word “malupit” which means “awesome” or “excellent.” When someone refers to something as “petmalu,” they are expressing admiration or approval for it. It’s a positive slang term used to describe something that is impressive or outstanding.
Petmalu talaga ang performance mo on stage lodi!