Day 154: On the Way to the Pamamanhikan
On the drive to Lipa, Batangas for the pamamanhikan, the visit where a man's family formally asks for his girlfriend's hand, Lani (A) goes over the etiquette with her son, Dominic (B), starting with his girlfriend's grandmother, Lola Puring.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title. It says who is talking and how they know each other, which decides how politely they speak.
- Read the dialogue line by line with its translation, until every line makes sense.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Tagalog. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it yet.
Dialogue
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A
Pagdating natin, magmano ka agad kay Lola Puring.
When we get there, greet Lola Puring with a mano right away.
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B
Opo, Ma. Pangatlong beses na po ninyong sinabi 'yan.
Yes, Mom. That's the third time you've said that.
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A
Habang nag-uusap ang matatanda, makinig ka lang, ha?
While the elders are talking, just listen, okay?
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B
Opo. Siyanga pala, nasa likod po ba 'yung cake para kay Lola Puring?
I will. By the way, is the cake for Lola Puring in the back?
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A
Anong cake? Nang umalis tayo, wala ka namang bitbit.
What cake? When we left, you weren't carrying anything.
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B
Patay, naiwan ko po sa ref! Bumili na lang po tayo ng bago sa Lipa.
Oh no, I left it in the fridge! Let's just buy a new one in Lipa.
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