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Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari.

April 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Salawikain

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series salawikain

English (Loose translation): There is no point blaming yourself for something that has happened in the past.

Explanation: The truth is you cannot regret something that has yet to happen. Regret…

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Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.

April 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Salawikain

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series salawikain

English: Better late than never.

Explanation: No explanation required.

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Kung binigyan ng buhay, bibigyan din ng ikabubuhay.

April 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Salawikain

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series salawikain

English (Loose translation): If you gave life to somebody, you should also provide him/her a source of livelihood.

Explanation: One practical application of this saying is the case of a parent-child…

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Ang paala-ala ay mabisang gamot sa taong nakakalimot

March 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Salawikain

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series salawikain

English: A reminder is an effective medicine to someone who forgets.

Explanation: Athough this saying does not require an explanation, someone may ask: Why is a reminder considered a medicine?

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Ang tunay na kaibigan, nakikilala sa kagipitan

March 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Salawikain

This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series salawikain

English: A friend indeed is a friend in need.

Explanation: (No explanation required)

Do you agree with the saying?

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