Where is the bathroom?
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share something that made me laugh this week. My little cousin came to visit, and I asked her "Nasaan si nanay?" meaning "Where is Mom?" but I actually meant to ask "Nasaan ang banyo?" I mix them up a lot. Anyone else have trouble with the "where is" phrases?
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Haha, yes! I also get mixed up sometimes. I remember trying to ask "Nasaan ang paliparan?" when I was looking for the airport in Manila. Luckily, the person understood, but I felt a bit embarrassed. Do you find it easier to remember "Nasaan" when it's followed by a person like "si nanay" instead of a place?
Yeah, I think I do find it easier with people! I used "Nasaan si nanay?" last week with my little cousin. The only other "Nasaan" I've really used is "Nasaan ang banyo?" but I keep mixing it up with Mom. It sounds so similar to me. Maybe I should practice "Nasaan ang paliparan?" even if I don't plan on flying anywhere soon, just for a bit more variety.
I get that! I also sometimes say "Nasaan ang sakayan?" when I want to ask where the station is, but then I have to remind myself they all start with "Nasaan." It helps me to connect the place words like "paliparan" or "banyo" to the question. What about you, have you tried using "Dahan-dahan lang po" when you want someone to slow down while giving directions?
Oh, that's a good one, "Dahan-dahan lang po." I haven't actually had to use that phrase yet, but I can definitely see how it would be useful when getting directions! I do remember that "sakayan" means "station" or "terminal," which is handy to know for buses. My mum actually used "Maraming tao sa labas" the other day about the neighbours, it was funny because we'd just done that in the app. I guess it really helps when you hear them in real life!
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