uli-uli
uli-ulî with stress marks
next time (admonition)
Usage Note
Uli-uli is a reduplicated form used specifically as an admonition meaning 'next time' — implying a warning that a repeated mistake or behavior will have consequences. It is typically spoken by elders, parents, or authority figures after correcting someone: 'Uli-uli, huwag mong ulitin.' The tone is cautionary rather than purely temporal.
Examples
" Uli-uli, mag-ingat ka. "
Natural Translation
Next time, be careful.
Literal Translation
Next-time, be-careful you.
" Uli-uli, mag-ingat ka na sa iyong mga salita. "
Natural Translation
Next time, be more careful with your words.
Literal Translation
Next-time, be-careful you in your words.
" Pinatawad ka namin ngayon, pero uli-uli, huwag mong ulitin ang ginawa mong kapilyuhan. "
Natural Translation
We forgive you this time, but next time, do not repeat the mischief you did.
Literal Translation
Forgive you we now, but next-time, do-not you to-repeat the did your mischief.
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