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To repent in Tagalog is magsisi. The verb magsisi is used to express feeling sorrow or regret for one’s actions or for failing to do something.

The Tagalog phrase miss means to feel the absence of someone or something. To feel the want or need of (verb) in English.

The English word “weird” is translated into Tagalog as kakaiba. kakaiba is used to describe something that deviates from the normal or is bizarre.

The Tagalog word for obvious is halata. halata is used to describe something that is easily discovered, understood or self-explanatory.

The Tagalog word for cockroach is ipis. The term refers to the common insect known as a cockroach.

The English word “money” is translated into Tagalog as pera. pera is the most common and standard way to refer to money in everyday Tagalog conversation.

The English phrase “what are you saying?” is translated into Tagalog as Anong sinasabi mo?

To vanish in Tagalog is maglaho. The verb maglaho means to become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.

The English word “peanut” is translated into Tagalog as mani. mani refers to a legume that resembles a nut.

The Tagalog word for woman is babae. babae is a noun used to refer to an adult female person.