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Lesson 23

Pagbisita sa Bahay ng Kaibigan (Visiting a

Friend’s House)

Dayalogo: Pagdalaw sa Maysakit (Visiting a sick person)

This is a review and expansion lesson. As you study the dialogue below, note the
words and expressions you already know. Then, try to guess the meaning of the
words you don’t know through the context. At the end of this lesson, practice this
dialogue using your own information.

CLARA : Kumusta ka na?
How are you?

MARIA : Mabuti-buti na ako.
I am feeling better.
CLARA : Ano ang naging sakit mo?

What were you sick of?
MARIA : Lagnat, sipon at ubo lang.

Just a fever, runny nose and cough.
CLARA : Umiinom ka ba ng gamot?
Do you take medicine?

MARIA : Oo, dalawang beses isang araw. Gusto mo ba ng turon?
Yes, two times a day. Would you like some banana spring rolls?

CLARA : Huwag ka nang mag-abala. Nakakahiya.
Please don’t bother. I feel ashamed.