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Tagalog
Etymology
From bahala (“responsibility”) and ka (“you”). Literally, “you (are with) burden”.
Pronunciation
Interjection
bahalà ka (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜑᜎ ᜃ)
- expresses the desire to not be involved, and to leave the situation to the second person: it's up to you; you're on your own; do what you want
Tulungan mo naman ako. — Bahala ka!- Help me, please. — You're on your own!
Anong oras ba dapat ako dadating sa party mo? — Bahala ka.- What time do I have to come to your party? — It's up to you.
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