Ma it

Pronunciation: ma-it

Origin: Ilocano

Part of Speech:

Adjective (to describe a person)
Interjection (to express surprise or amusement)

Definitions:

(Adjective) Used to describe someone who is funny, playful, or a bit crazy in an entertaining way.
(Interjection) An exclamation used to react to something wild, crazy, or hilarious.
Usage & Meaning:
"Ma it" is often used in a lighthearted manner to describe someone with a fun and crazy personality or as an exclamation when reacting to something outrageous.

(As an Adjective)

• Si Mark talaga, ma it! Palaging may kalokohan!
(Mark is really crazy! He’s always joking around!)
• Ang kaibigan ko ay ma it, kaya hindi kami nauubusan ng tawanan!
(My friend is so funny and wild, we never stop laughing!)

(As an Interjection)

• Ma it! Anong pinaggagawa mo diyan?!
(Crazy!! What are you even doing?!)
• Ma it! Ang taas ng talon mo, di ka ba natakot?
(Whoa! That jump was so high, weren’t you scared?)

by Itlogngpogi March 13, 2025

Sal it

Pronunciation: sal-it (with a slightly high-pitched "it" sound)

Origin: Ilocano

Part of Speech: Interjection

Definition:
An expression used to convey sudden or strong emotion, often frustration, irritability, or annoyance. It typically stands alone or has minimal grammatical connection to a sentence.

Usage & Meaning:
"Sal it" is commonly used in moments of exasperation, when something unexpected or frustrating happens.

Sal it! Nakalimutan ko ang wallet ko!
(Damn! I forgot my wallet!)

Sal it! Ang hirap naman ng exam na ‘to!
(Ugh! This exam is so difficult!)

Sal it! Nasira yung cellphone ko!
(Argh! My phone broke!)

by Itlogngpogi March 12, 2025