Soon after I took a job in the publishing industry, I found myself speaking another language, literally. The national language of Philippine fashion? Beks, perhaps. Here are some of the words you need to know:
Used in a sentence: “Wit ko knows!” (I don’t know.)
Used in a sentence: “Bet ko yung bagong intern mo.” (I like your new intern.)
Used in the sentence: “Taray ng peg!” (The look you’re trying to achieve is so fierce!)
Used in a sentence: “Ingat ka. Jiritang jirita si madam today!” (Be careful. She’s very agitated today.)
Used in a sentence: “Kebs na sa’yo!” (I don’t know with you.)
Used in a sentence: “Wala siyang kyeme maghubad sa set.” (She doesn’t mind undressing on set.)
Used in a sentence: “Gorabels! Push mo yan!” (Go for it!)
Used in a sentence: “Look at her new bag. Shala talaga ni madam.” (Look at her new bag. She has such expensive taste.)
Used in a sentence: “Ang chaka naman ng pinili mo, ‘teh.” (You chose the ugly one, sister.)
Used in a sentence: “‘Shugal naman ng fooda. Gutom na ako.” (The McDonald’s delivery guy is late. I’m hungry.)
Used in a sentence: “Pahada ba ‘yan?” (Is he down for it?)
Used in a sentence: “Saan booking mo tonight?” (Where’s your date taking you tonight?)
Used in a sentence: “Lafs ng lafs, sis?” (Are you sure you want to eat any more of that, sis?)
Images by Jasper Salceda
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