atin-atin
strictly between us
From root: atin
Usage Note
Atin-atin lang ang usapang ito implies that the discussion is confidential and should not be shared with those outside the current group.
Examples
" Atin-atin lang ito. "
Natural Translation
This is just between us.
Literal Translation
Between-us only this.
" Ang lihim na ito ay atin-atin lang. "
Natural Translation
This secret is strictly between us only.
Literal Translation
The secret that this is strictly-between-us only.
" Ipinangako kong atin-atin lang ang balita, kaya huwag mong sabihin sa iba hangga't hindi pa opisyal. "
Natural Translation
I promised that the news is strictly between us, so do not tell others as long as it is not yet official.
Literal Translation
Promised I-that between-us only the news, so don't you tell to others as-long-as not yet official.
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