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The English word ‘genetics’ is translated into Tagalog as henetika. henetika refers to the branch of biology that studies genetics.

The English phrase “green” is translated into Tagalog as berde.

Rock paper scissors in Tagalog is jak-en-poy. jak-en-poy is the common colloquial way to refer to the game of rock paper scissors in the Philippines.

The Tagalog phrase for “goodbye without saying goodbye” is alisan.

The English word shallot is translated into Tagalog as sibuyas tagalog.

The English word “ears” is mga tainga in Tagalog. The phrase refers to the organs on the sides of the head used for hearing.

The Tagalog word for melon is milon. This noun refers to the melon fruit.

In Tagalog, “good luck” can be expressed as kaya mo ‘yan! or galingan mo! These phrases are used to wish fortune on someone or to provide encouragement.

lolo is the Tagalog word for grandpa. lolo is a noun used to refer to a grandfather.

To come back in Tagalog is bumalik. The verb bumalik is an intransitive verb used to describe the act of returning to a place.