Diyata
Diyatâ with stress marks
Is it true? Really!
Usage Note
Diyata is an expression of genuine surprise or disbelief — roughly equivalent to 'Really?' or 'Is that so?' in English. It is considered somewhat formal or old-fashioned compared to the modern 'talaga?' and is more commonly heard in literary or regional speech, particularly among older Tagalog speakers.
Examples
" Diyata, umalis na siya? "
Natural Translation
Really, has he/she left already?
Literal Translation
Really, left already he/she?
" Diyata? Totoo ba ang balita? "
Natural Translation
Really? Is the news true?
Literal Translation
Really? True (question) the news?
" Diyata, matapos ang lahat ng pinaghirapan natin ay isusuko mo na lang basta ang pangarap mong ito? "
Natural Translation
Really, after everything we worked hard for, you're just going to give up on this dream of yours?
Literal Translation
Really, after the all that worked-hard-for we will-give-up you just simply the dream your this?
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