buri daka
The phrase "I like you" in Kapampangan is buri daka. Wiktionary also lists buri raka.
Meaning: I like you (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Kapampangan |
|---|
| buri daka |
| buri raka |
Which one should you use?
buri daka is the standard way to say 'I like you' to a single person in an informal or neutral context, whereas buri raka is used for politeness or plurality.
Did you know?
- While buri daka expresses affection, Kapampangan speakers often use indirect gestures or teasing to avoid saying it directly to avoid 'hiya' or social embarrassment.
- The word buri can also mean 'want' or 'desire', so buri daka can sometimes carry a more intense, longing meaning than a simple 'I like you'.
- The pronoun daka is a portmanteau that combines the actor and the object, making the phrase exceptionally concise compared to English.
Examples in context
- Buri daka.I like you.
- Buri daka, kailangan mung maniwala.I like you, you just need to believe me.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Angel are talking privately at school.
- RicardoAngel, buri daka.Angel, I like you.
- AngelNanu? Totoo ba?What? Is it true?
- RicardoWa, buri daka talaga.Yes, I really like you.
- AngelBuri daka naman.I like you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I like you” translations and entries buri daka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries daka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
