I miss you

Tagalog translation: nananabik, sabik na sabik

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English term or phrase:missing (someone)
Tagalog translation:nananabik, sabik na sabik
Entered by: Parrot

16:02 Jan 10, 2003
English to Tagalog translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: I miss you
saying that you miss someone
Chris Gaudette
nananabik, sabik na sabik
Explanation:
Re: want to tell girl friend i miss her...NANABIK
Category: Tagalog Words

Comments
Most Filipinos will use the same English term "missing you", or the Taglish phrase, "miss na kita". But if you really want to surprise your girlfriend with the right Tagalog expression, try NANABIK NA AKO SA 'YO or SABIK NA SABIK NA AKONG MAKITA KA. The Tagalog term SABIK has a much deeper meaning than to miss someone. There is also longing and a sense of incompleteness because the "other" half or partner is not around.
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5 +2nananabik, sabik na sabik
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nananabik, sabik na sabik


Explanation:
Re: want to tell girl friend i miss her...NANABIK
Category: Tagalog Words

Comments
Most Filipinos will use the same English term "missing you", or the Taglish phrase, "miss na kita". But if you really want to surprise your girlfriend with the right Tagalog expression, try NANABIK NA AKO SA 'YO or SABIK NA SABIK NA AKONG MAKITA KA. The Tagalog term SABIK has a much deeper meaning than to miss someone. There is also longing and a sense of incompleteness because the "other" half or partner is not around.


    Reference: http://www2.seasite.niu.edu/tagalogdiscuss/_disc1/00000abd.h...
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 08:08
Native speaker of: English
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agree  Marcus Malabad: perfect! I wouldn't use it myself (I'd get laughs) but would definitely impress the listener ;-)
2 mins
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agree  Dia Alibo
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