“magaan ang loob”

Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa

God helps those who help themselves.

maitim ang budhi

evil-hearted

Magdilang-anghel ka sana

I hope what you said comes true.

sarado ang isip

closed-minded

kung hindi ukol, hindi bubukol

if it's not meant for you, it won't be yours

sakit ng ulo

a headache, a nuisance

matalas ang isip

sharp-minded

Di-makabasag-pinggan

Prim, proper and gentle-mannered.