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The English phrase “cuss words” is translated into Filipino as mura.

In Tagalog you can greet someone with Kumusta, which also means “how are you”. Friends often shorten it to Musta, and many Filipinos simply say Hi.

The English phrase “tonight” is translated into Filipino as ngayong gabi.

The Filipino word for sausage is longganisa. The word longganisa refers to a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing.

The English word clock is orasan in Filipino. All these terms refer to an instrument used to measure or keep track of time.