Oo/Oui
This practically means “hey” for Filipinos. Be sure to only use this with people you are already familiar with since this may seem rude to use if you just met the person.
Wer na u?
This is an example of code-switching since this question makes use of both Tagalong and English. It directly translates to “where are you?”
Hir na me
Another form of expression combining English and Tagalog. It refers to “I am here.”
GBU
Since the Philippines is a Catholic country, Filipinos love using this expression to wish someone “God bless you.”
SKL
Want to express your thoughts? You can simply add this three-letter slang, which means “share ko lang.” In English, this is almost the same as the expression “just my two cents.”
HM
You can use this word whenever you want to ask “how much” is the price of any item sold by a Filipino online. It is widely used in the social media marketplace.
OL?
This two-letter question is a powerful combination that asks whether the person is “online” or not.
SLR
This three-letter slang stands for quite a long translation, which is “sorry for the late reply.”
LP
You probably think that this means “long-playing,” but in the Philippines, this is used to stand for the question “what’s the lowest price” for the item.
Geh/Ge
This slang is used to say “sure” or “sige” in Tagalog.
