Melanie Gabrielle, Author at How To Say Guide

Ako si Melanie, or in English, I'm Melanie, a profound lover of Filipino culture, and language enthusiast. I adore sharing my passion for the Filipino language through my educational and entertaining posts. Sipping a cup of kapeng barako or strong coffee, I draft comprehensive guides on how to communicate in Filipino effectively. Apart from this, I enjoy experimenting with Adobo recipes, a popular Filipino dish. Ilonggo is spoken not far from Filipino, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Ilonggo here too. At the end of the day, I wind down by watching Filipino Indie films. Kita-kita tayo soon. (See you soon!)

Filipino

How to Say “Dad” in Filipino: Formal and Informal Ways

By Melanie Gabrielle / July 18, 2022

Family is an important aspect of Filipino culture, and addressing your father with the appropriate term of endearment is a

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Filipino

How to Say “Bro” in Filipino

By Melanie Gabrielle / May 26, 2022

Are you curious about how to say “bro” in Filipino? Look no further! In this guide, we will explore both

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Filipino

How to Say “Butterfly” in Filipino: A Comprehensive Guide

By Melanie Gabrielle / May 16, 2022

Learning how to say “butterfly” in different languages not only expands your vocabulary but also allows you to appreciate the

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Ilonggo

How to Say “I Love You” in Ilonggo: Formal, Informal, and Regional Variations

By Melanie Gabrielle / May 6, 2022

Expressing your love in different languages can be a beautiful way to connect with others and show them how much

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Ilonggo

How to Say “Goodbye” in Ilonggo

By Melanie Gabrielle / October 1, 2026

The English phrase goodbye is translated into Ilonggo as Babay. Babay is used as a farewell to mean goodbye or bye.

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Filipino

How to Say “What Are You Doing?” in Filipino

By Melanie Gabrielle / April 4, 2022

If you’re interested in learning how to ask the question “What are you doing?” in Filipino, also known as Tagalog,

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Filipino

How to Say “Bye” in Filipino: Formal and Informal Ways, Tips, and Examples

By Melanie Gabrielle / February 12, 2022

Saying goodbye is an essential part of any language and culture. In Filipino, there are various ways to bid farewell,

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Filipino

How to Say “Hamster” in Filipino: A Complete Guide

By Melanie Gabrielle / January 4, 2022

Are you curious about how to say “hamster” in Filipino? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the formal and informal

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Ilonggo

How to Say “Good Night” in Ilonggo

By Melanie Gabrielle / October 1, 2026

The English phrase “good night” is Maayong gab-i in Ilonggo. Maayong gab-i is used as a farewell when parting ways in the evening or before going to sleep.

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Filipino

How to Say “You’re Pretty” in Filipino: A Comprehensive Guide

By Melanie Gabrielle / November 14, 2021

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to say “You’re pretty” in Filipino! Complimenting someone’s appearance is a beautiful way

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