wari
warî with stress marks
opinion; estimation; it seems
Usage Note
Wari functions as a modal or hedging word in Tagalog, similar to 'it seems' or 'apparently,' often introducing an inference or subjective impression. It is common in literary and formal prose. As a noun it means one's personal opinion or estimation, and as a verb it means to think or assume something.
Examples
" Wari ko'y antok ka na. "
Natural Translation
It seems to me you're sleepy now.
Literal Translation
Seems my sleepy you now.
" Wari ko'y maulan ngayon dahil madilim ang langit. "
Natural Translation
It seems to me it will rain today because the sky is dark.
Literal Translation
Seems my it-will-rain today because dark the sky.
" Wari ko'y may itinatago siyang lungkot sa likod ng kanyang palaging ngiti tuwing nagkikita kami. "
Natural Translation
It seems to me she is hiding some sadness behind her constant smile whenever we meet.
Literal Translation
Seems my there hiding she sadness at behind of her constant smile every is-meeting we.
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