Usage Note
Vibes is a direct English loanword used heavily in contemporary Filipino slang, especially among younger generations on social media and in casual conversation. It can refer to the overall atmosphere of a place or the general energy and mood a person gives off.
Examples
" Magandang vibes dito. "
Natural Translation
Good vibes here.
Literal Translation
Good vibes here.
" Magandang vibes ang mayroon sa lugar na ito. "
Natural Translation
This place has good vibes.
Literal Translation
Good vibes the has in-the place this.
" Mas gusto kong tumambay sa kapehan na iyon kaysa sa iba dahil mas chill at relaxed ang vibes doon tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
I prefer hanging out at that cafe over the others because the vibes there are more chill and relaxed every evening.
Literal Translation
More like I hang-out at cafe that than at others because more chill and relaxed the vibes there every night.
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