buti
búti with stress marks
goodness
Usage Note
Buti is frequently used in conversational phrases like 'Buti na lang' (Fortunately/It’s a good thing) to express relief, and 'Buti naman' to acknowledge a positive outcome. These expressions are essential for reacting naturally to good news or lucky situations in daily Filipino conversation.
Examples
" Buti na lang dumating ka. "
Natural Translation
Good thing you came.
Literal Translation
Goodness only arrived you.
" Buti na lang nandiyan ka. "
Natural Translation
Good thing you are there.
Literal Translation
Goodness, only you are there.
" Buti na lang naabutan ko pa ang huling biyahe, kung hindi ay maglalakad sana ako pauwi sa ilalim ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
It's a good thing I still caught the last trip, otherwise I would have had to walk home in the rain.
Literal Translation
Goodness only caught I still the last trip, if not would-walk hopefully I going-home under of rain.
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