Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari.

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 is always related to a past event, action or… Read the rest

Huli man daw at magaling, naihahabol din.

English: Better late than never.

Explanation: No explanation required.

Kung binigyan ng buhay, bibigyan din ng ikabubuhay.

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 relationship. It is not enough that a child is… Read the rest

Ang paala-ala ay mabisang gamot sa taong nakakalimot

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?

That is a very valid question. This is where… Read the rest

Ang tunay na kaibigan, nakikilala sa kagipitan

English: A friend indeed is a friend in need.

Explanation: (No explanation required)

Do you agree with the saying?

Turan mo ang iyong kaibigan, sasabihin ko kung sino ikaw

English: Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll you who you are.

Explanation: It is said that a person is judged by other people by the company he keeps. This is similar to the saying: “Birds of the… Read the rest

Salawikain (Tagalog Proverbs)

Ang salawikain ay mga kasabihan na nagmula sa mga pahayag at payo ng mga matatanda ayon sa kanilang mga karanasan sa buhay o sa isinalin sa kanila ng kanilang mga ninuno.

Ang ibang salawikain ay napapalooban ng mga pahayag sa… Read the rest