Common Expressions Using the Word "Waray"

Masuna ngan waray uran yana nga aga didi sa VSU.  [It's a bright rainless morning here at VSU (Visayas State University).]

The word Waray does not only refer to the Waray-speaking people or to the Waray language, but it also refers to one particular Waray word, "waray", which means "nothing", "none", or "not".  Here's a list of common expressions using the word "Waray".

(1)

Waray ak labot.	I don't care.
waray aram	uneducated
waray batasan	lacking good manners
waray buot	innocent; childish
waray duda	no doubt
waray gamit	useless

(2)

Waray ka labot.	It's none of your business.
waray pagkakapoy	untiring
waray kapagalan (N.Samar)/ waray kapaglanan (N.Samar)/ waray pagkatanglay (N.Samar)	untiring
waray kaluoy	ruthless
waray kinabuhi	lifeless
waray makakatupong	unequaled; incomparable

 

(3)

waray pagkahadlok/ waray pagkahadok (N. Samar)	fearless
waray paglubad	unfading
waray pagruhaduha	no second thoughts
waray sarabutan	no idea

(4)

waray tango (N. Samar)/ waray ngipon	toothless
waray tingug-tingog	quiet/ no comment (e.g., My friend was very quiet the whole time we were there.)
waray upay	worthless; no good
waray utang	debt-free
waray kalipay	no happiness

(5)

waray utang nga buot/ waray utang nga kaburut-on	ungrateful
waray dum-it	pure; innocent; inexperienced
waray katapusan/ waray katangposan/ waray pagkatangpos	endless