Uncommon Filipino Words

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1) Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo (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

2) Filipino Word: Anluwage (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

3) Filipino Word: Batlag (Car)

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

Sentence Example: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kaninang umaga

4) Filipino Word: Sambat (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.

5) Filipino Word: Dupil (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.

6) Filipino Word: Pulot-Gata (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.

7) Filipino Word: Kalupi (Wallet)

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

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

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  1. Filipino word: Duyog (eclipse)

Definition: An occasion when the sun looks like it is completely or partially covered with a dark circle because the moon is between the sun and the Earth. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Marami ang namamangha sa duyog.

2) Filipino word: Sulatroniko (E-mail)

Definition: A system for sending messages from one computer to another computer. : messages that are sent electronically from one computer to another. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Ako’y nagpadala sa sulatroniko ng aking mensahe sa aking guro.

3.Filipino Word: Labaha(Razor)

Definition: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang Labaha sa cr upang ipang-ahit sa Aking balbas.

References: https://medium.com/@diannemodesto2/10-uncommon-filipino-words-f85c6481ff96


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