Significado
Learn from the good and ignore the bad.
Contexto cultural
Proverbs or 'Salawikain' are considered the 'wisdom of the ancestors.' They are often used to settle arguments or provide guidance without being confrontational. The word 'iwaksi' is often associated with 'pagpag' (shaking off). In some folk beliefs, you 'pagpag' after a wake to leave bad spirits behind. This proverb uses that same energy of 'leaving the bad behind.' This proverb is part of the 'Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao' (Values Education) curriculum in Philippine public schools. Filipino netizens often use this phrase when discussing 'Cancel Culture,' suggesting that we should learn from a person's mistakes rather than just 'canceling' them entirely.
Use the 'Ay' for Style
When writing a formal essay, use the 'ay' version to sound more academic and traditional.
Don't over-use 'Iwaksi'
'Iwaksi' is a very strong and formal word. Don't use it for small things like dropping a pen.
Significado
Learn from the good and ignore the bad.
Use the 'Ay' for Style
When writing a formal essay, use the 'ay' version to sound more academic and traditional.
Don't over-use 'Iwaksi'
'Iwaksi' is a very strong and formal word. Don't use it for small things like dropping a pen.
The Role of Elders
If an elder says this to you, they are showing care for your character. Simply nod and say 'Opo' (Yes).
Teste-se
Complete the proverb by filling in the missing words.
Pulutin ang ________, ang masama ay ________.
The traditional proverb uses 'mabuti' and 'iwaksi'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Your friend is teaching you how to play a game, but they also use bad words while playing.
This is the essence of 'pulutin ang mabuti (the game skill), ang masama ay iwaksi (the bad words)'.
Match the Filipino word to its English meaning in the proverb.
Match the following:
These are the direct translations of the key components.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Lola: 'Apo, sa panonood mo ng YouTube, ________.'
This is a classic context for an elder giving advice about media consumption.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosPulutin ang ________, ang masama ay ________.
The traditional proverb uses 'mabuti' and 'iwaksi'.
Your friend is teaching you how to play a game, but they also use bad words while playing.
This is the essence of 'pulutin ang mabuti (the game skill), ang masama ay iwaksi (the bad words)'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the direct translations of the key components.
Lola: 'Apo, sa panonood mo ng YouTube, ________.'
This is a classic context for an elder giving advice about media consumption.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntas'Itapon' means to throw away (like trash). 'Iwaksi' means to cast aside or repel (like an influence or a thought). 'Iwaksi' is more formal and poetic.
Not really. For food, you would say 'Piliin ang sariwa' (Choose the fresh). This proverb is for morals and lessons.
It's an inversion marker. It makes the sentence sound more formal and poetic, which is common in proverbs.
It's a cultural proverb, but it aligns with many religious teachings, so it's often used in religious contexts.
A very simple version is: 'Kunin ang mabuti, iwan ang masama.'
Frases relacionadas
Piliin ang tama
similarChoose the right.
Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa
builds onGod has mercy, man has the work.
Huwag tularan
contrastDo not imitate.
Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan...
similarHe who does not look back at where he came from...
