“Okey lang ako”

Common usage: To state that one’s physical, mental, or emotional condition is still manageable.

What it actually means: “’DI. AKO. OKAY.” 

“Sakto lang”

Common usage: To reassure someone that a certain thing or event is fine.

What it really means: “Actually pangit talaga, ayoko lang maging rude.” 

“Kain tayo!”

Common usage: To invite someone, whether closely related to you or just a passerby, to eat with you

What it really means: “Alam mo bang kulang pa ‘to sa’kin? ‘Wag kang lalapit, gutom ako!”

“Busog pa ako”

Common isage: To state that you are still full and don’t want to eat more.

What it really means: “Lord, please, sana alukin niya pa ulit ako for the 2nd time. Hindi pa po ako nagla-lunch at 100 na lang laman ng bank account ko.” 

“Papunta na ‘ko”

Common usage: telling someone that you’re on the way to your appointment

What it really means: “Maliligo pa lang ako. Basta hintayin mo na lang ako, wala ka namang choice.” 

“Try ko”

Common usage: To tell someone that you’ll make an effort to do something.

What it really means: “Hindi ko talaga feel so di ko gagawin. Sana mawala ‘to sa isip mo para ‘di mo na ako kulitin.” 

“Masakit ba?”

Common usage: To ask a person if he’s hurt.

What it really means: “’Wala akong ibang alam na consoling words, pero puwede na ‘to. Buti nga may pake pa ako sa’yo eh.” 

“Wala ‘yun”

Common usage: Assuring someone that what has happened was no big deal and shouldn’t be worried about

What it really means: “’Wag ka muna umalis, please. Samahan mo muna ako rito. It’s not you, it’s me.”

Are you guilty of saying one of these malabo phrases? Maybe it’s time you start meaning them for real? Tell us what you think!