Meaning of Filipino Proverbs

Walang utang na di pinagbayaran.

No debt remains unpaid.

• We must pay our debts.

• Do not give money to people who doesn't pay their debt.

• You will pay for what you do.

• do not pay your debt.

Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo?

Of what use is the grass if the horse is already dead?

• the horse died because there is no grass.

• the grass is no longer useful because there is no horse.

• live your life to the fullest

• a help is too late that it is no longer needed

Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y magkabigkis.

A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.

• the more the strands the broom have, the stronger it is.

• a good broom is a sturdy broom.

• people gain strength by standing together.

• when a broom stands, it is sturdy.

Bagong Hari, Bagong Ugali.

New King, New Character.

• different kings have different characters.

• new leadership always bring new ways.

• leadership worsens as time goes by.

• all kings change in time.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga.

If you persevere, you can get anything.

• If you are patient to wait, you will eat nilaga soon.

• If you work hard, you will enjoy the results of your effort.

• If you persevere, a food will be brought to you.

• If you have less in life, learn to save.