10 UNCOMMONLY USE FILIPINO WORDS


1) Alimpuyok– is used in Filipino meaning amoy o singaw ng kaning sunog or smell of burning rice/strong emission of steam or smoke in english phrase.

Example: Ang kusina ay amoy alimpuyok.


2) Anluwage– the english term of it is CARPENTER. Most Filipinos prefer to use the Spanish-derived word karpintero anluwage carpenter lalakeng anluwage male carpenter anluwageng gumagawa ng muwebles carpenter who makes furniture. A skilled worker who makes, finishes, and builds wooden materials also house.

Example: Ang anluwage ay pulidong gumawa ng lamesang kahoy.


3) Awangan– is used in Filipino meaning walang hanggan, the english term is forever.

Example: Awangan ang pagmamahal ko para sa iyo.


4) Hidhid– hidhid selfish hidhid frugal, stingy hidhid at walang pusoegocentric and heartless. The more common words for “selfish” in Tagalog “maramot/makasarili”.

5. Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Definition: men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang bagong biniling Kansunsilyo ng aking magulang

6. Filipino Word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: a worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Ihanap moko ng anluwageng kayang gumawa ng Lamesang pabilog para sa ating sala.

6. Filipino Word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: a vehicle moving on wheels.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kaninang umaga.

7. Filipino Word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Nawala ng aking kaklase ang kanyang kalumpi noong isang araw.

8. Filipino Word: Sambat

English translation: Fork

Definition: A common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle.
(Source: ( https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/ )

Sentence Example: Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na Sambat.

9.   Filipino Word: Pulot-Gata  

English translation: Honeymoon

Definition: A trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple, A period of harmony immediately following marriage.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Pagtapos nilang ikasal ay lumipad sila papuntang Paris para sa kanilang pulot-gata.

10.   Filipino Word: Dupil 

English translation: Amulet

Definition: It is an amulet, or anything that is believed to have the power to save the person who owns it from any harm. The more popular Tagalog words currently being used are anting-anting and agimat.

Sentence Example: Ginamit ni Juan ang dupil upang maligtas ang kaniyang Sarili sa kapahamakan

Example: Marami nang hidhidsa ating lipunan. Ninanakaw nila ang kaban ng bayan.





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