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Tagalog term or phrase: sayang
waste of food or anything
marivic


Summary of answers provided
5 +1what a waste / what a pity
Jake Estrada
4too bad (Tagalog); love (Malay)
Sven Petersson


     
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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
too bad (Tagalog); love (Malay)

Explanation:
Not English!

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    Reference: http://www.filipinawives.com/glossary.html
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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
what a waste / what a pity

Explanation:
Marivic,

I am quite sure that your text is Tagalog (Philippines) in origin. "Sayang" is a one-word expression among Filipinos, particularly Tagalog speakers who are mostly in Manila, which pertains to the feeling you get when you spill something or see something get wasted.

In addition to that, "sayang" is also uttered when you fail to capitalize on an opportunity (a missed kick at the soccer goal, for example). It is especially uttered more animatedly ("SAYANG!!!") when you had it so close (for example, when you failed missed the powerball or lottery jackpot by a number (as Americans would say..."close, but no cigar...)

Hope this helps...

Jake


    Proz.com Moderator, English>Tagalog
    Native Filipino/Tagalog speaker and resident of Manila, Philippines since birth
Jake Estrada
Philippines
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in TagalogTagalog
PRO pts in pair: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree jerky: It is like saying DARN, or SHOOT!
1 day9 hrs
  -> Thanks Erik, you've got my answer canned neatly and succinctly right there... :-)
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