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)?
Used sarcastically to express indifference or to mock someone else’s statement, usually to downplay its significance or to show lack of interest.
Often used in a dismissive or sarcastic tone, implying that the speaker is unimpressed or unconcerned about what was said.
Sabi niya, ang galing daw niya mag-basketball. Edi wow(edi waw/edi shing)!"
He said he's really good at basketball. So what(edi wow/edi waw/edi shing)!
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.