Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Selena Gomez's "Rare" offers a great opportunity to connect with English in a meaningful way. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to self-esteem and relationships. What makes "Rare" special is its universal message of self-love and empowerment, allowing learners to not only improve their English but also to engage with uplifting and relatable themes.
Key Vocabulary
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lamig /la.mig/ A2 |
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taas /ta.as/ A2 |
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nakikita /na.ki.ki.ta/ A2 |
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pakiramdam /pa.ki.ram.dam/ B1 |
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bihira /bi.hi.ra/ B1 |
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pansin /pan.sin/ B1 |
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taglay /tag.lay/ B1 |
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espesyal /es.pe.syal/ B1 |
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manatili /ma.na.ti.li/ B2 |
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nagtatagumpay /nag.ta.tag.um.pay/ B2 |
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mahirap /ma.hi.rap/ B2 |
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magmamakaawa /mag.ma.ma.ka.a.wa/ B2 |
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hayaang /ha.ya.ang/ B2 |
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mundo /mun.do/ B2 |
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ramdam /ram.dam/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ba't ang lamig-lamig mo sa akin ngayon
➔ Contraction
➔ The word 'Ba't' is a contraction of 'Bakit' (why), a common informal form in Filipino.
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Magkasama tayong tumanda
➔ Future Tense
➔ The phrase implies a future action of growing old together, using the verb 'tumanda' (to grow old).
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Naghihintay sa iyo sa taas
➔ Present Continuous Tense
➔ The verb 'naghihintay' (waiting) is in the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action.
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Bakit parang 'di mo ako nakikita?
➔ Tag Question
➔ The phrase uses a tag question 'parang 'di mo ako nakikita' to seek confirmation or reaction.
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Hindi ko taglay lahat
➔ Negation
➔ The phrase uses the negating word 'hindi' (not) to express lack of possession or ability.
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Sigurado ako na mayroong iba
➔ Adverb of Certainty
➔ The word 'sigurado' (sure) is an adverb of certainty, emphasizing the speaker's confidence.
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Hindi ako magmamakaawa para sa 'yo
➔ Future Tense with Negation
➔ The sentence uses future tense with negation 'hindi ako magmamakaawa' to express a firm decision not to beg.
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Feel Me
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Rare
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People You Know
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Hit The Lights
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Wolves
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How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten
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Feel Me
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Taki Taki
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Dices
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Boyfriend
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Rare
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Love You Like a Love Song
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We Don't Talk Anymore
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I Want You To Know
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We Don't Talk Anymore
Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez
We Don't Talk Anymore
Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez
People You Know
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