The Warning

Used when someone ends up covered in something, mud, food, a liquid. Very natural in everyday speech.

A very strong dismissal. Used between people who are angry or as dark humour between close friends. Not appropriate in any formal or public context.

Literally 'to put fear into', used naturally to describe deliberate intimidation or simply something frightening.

Used especially among children and teenagers to mean someone who tells on others. Can also refer to an informant in adult contexts.

Fixed expression describing sustained harassment or torment. Very common in descriptions of bullying or difficult relationships.

Expresses frustration or sympathy over something inconvenient or unfortunate. Very widely used in everyday conversation.

Used when someone locates a person or thing after searching. Non-compositional: 'dar' alone does not convey this meaning.

Used to flag that what has just been said is very serious or carries significant weight. Often used to caution against escalating a situation.