Bisdak Words

Reverse for word “Tigas” which means “can hold a candle to” or simply admirable. But it literally means “hard”. Say, “wow astig!”

It means out of tune, dissonant, incorrect pitch. Refers to sounds made either by the singer or the musical instruments or the music itself.

Oftentimes, Filipino’s take this to mean “pride” but it actually means “love + own” or more accurately “self esteem”.

Kalog means to shake or shaky or simply shake, however when you call someone, “Ang kalog mo naman” it means “ang kulit mo”, in english, playfully crazy.

In bisaya, “pakals” means, bountiful meal. Plenty of foods serve like a birthday party or town fiesta. Someone say “mamakals ta” which means let’s eat.

Backwards for “patay”, which is used as an expression. When someone missed to submit something on deadline, he says, “na yataps!”.

SUTUKIL – short for Sugba, Tuwa, Kilaw.

Reverse for bisaya word “bogo” which means slow learner.