Category Archives: Language

Strictly For Native English Speakers: Speak Tagalog Instantly!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – We, at The Adobo Chronicles, fully understand the predicament of native English speakers visiting the Philippines regarding their difficulty in pronouncing many Filipino words.

We are starting a new series as a public service to y’al English speakers. You can thank us later!

Let’s start with the word, “Carinderia.”

It is a noun which refers to a food stall with a small seating area, typically in a market or at a roadside, serving pre-cooked menu items.

HOW TO PRONOUNCE:

Karen-Dear-Yeah

That was easy, wasn’t it?

Manny Pacquiao: Lost In Translation

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Broadcast veteran and now social media influencer Jay Sonza posted some news about Senator Manny Pacquiao losing a court case in the United States. Apparently, Pacquiao is being asked to pay $5.1M in damages.

But the automatic translation of the Tagalog post tells a different story. Pacquio is being paid $5.1M!

Another case of “lost in translation.” From loser to winner!