Wethaey's definitions

Ukininam

A Filipino word from the Ilocano language. It is usually used as an endearment, a greeting, or an expression. This expression means "my love," "I love you," or "I miss you."

You have been gone for 3 weeks, ukininam.
I ukininam you, mother.
You look so ukininam.

by Wethaey December 14, 2021

Tangina

"Tangina" is a Filipino expression which means "goodluck" or "you can do it." It is a word of encouragement that is said when someone is about to perform onstage, or participate in a contest.

You can finish your homework, tangina!

Kaya mo yan, tangina mo!

(You can do that, you are tangina!)

Reach for the stars, tangina.

by Wethaey December 14, 2021