Lumayas ka!
To tell someone to get lost in Tagalog, say Lumayas ka!
Lumayas ka! is a harsh, rude way to order someone to go away or leave. It is said in anger, so use it with care.
Meaning: go away! (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Lumayas is a verb meaning to leave or run away, and ka means you.
Did you know?
- In Filipino culture, using Lumayas ka! toward a parent or elder is considered a grave offense and a sign of extreme rebellion, far more than the English 'get lost'.
- The pronoun ka used in Lumayas ka! was historically represented by the character ᜃ in the ancient Baybayin script.
- The command Lumayas ka! can be used among very close friends to signal mock annoyance, though this is risky with anyone else.
Example conversation
Two friends are having a heated argument in a park.
- JuanHuwag mo akong saktan!Don't hurt me!
- AngelaLumayas ka!Get lost!
- JuanSeryoso ka ba?Are you serious?
- AngelaOo, umalis ka na.Yes, just leave now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ka, lumayas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
