By: CG_Gayoso
We know that foreigners are struggling with learning of our language, but the truth is we Filipinos are also struggling in our own language. We, millennials are not too familiar with the words that are less used here in our country. So lets try to learn some uncommonly used filipino words! Here are the 10 uncommonly used Filipino words that you might want to share with your friends.
Anluwage
1. Filipino Word: Anluwage English Translation : Carpenter Definition : A worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts. Sentence Example : Ang bago kong bahay ay ginawa ng mga anluwage.
Salipapaw
2. Filipino Word: Salipawpaw English Translation : Airplane Definition : A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift Sentence Example : Baka maging sanhi pa ng aking kamatayan ang pagsakay sa salipapaw.
Awangan
3. Filipino Word: Awangan English Translation : Forever Definition : For a limitless time Sentence Example : Ang pagmamahal ko sa iyo ay awangan.
Batlag
4. Filipino Word: Batlag English Translation : Car Definition : A vehicle moving on wheels Sentence Example : Kapag ako ay nakapagtapos nga aking pag-aaral, bibili din ako ng batlag na kulay asul.
Kalupi
5. 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.
Panginan
6. Filipino Word: Panginain English Translation: Browser Definition : A computer program that is used to find and look at information on the Internet. (Source: Merriam-Webster) Example : Hanapin mo sa panginain ang asignaturang ibinigay ng ating guro.
Pantablay
7. Filipino Word: Pantablay English Translation: Charger Definition : A device for charging storage batteries. (Source: Merriam-Webster) Example : Humiram muna ako ng pantablay sa aking kaklase dahil ubos na ang baterya ng aking cellphone.
Pang-ulong Hatinig
8. Filipino Word: Pang-ulong Hatinig English Translation: Headset Definition: A device that holds an earphone and a microphone in place on a person’s head. (Source: Merriam-Webster) Example : Nasira niya ang aking pang-ulong hatinig kung kaya at hindi ko na gaanong marinig ang musika kapag ito ay aking ginagamit.
Asoge
9. Filipino Word: Asoge English Translation: Mercury Definition: A silver metal that is liquid at normal temperatures. (Source: Merriam-Webster) Example : Saan ba pwedeng makakuha ng asoge na gagamitin namin sa aming aignatura?
Durungawan
Filipino Word: Durungawan English Translation: Window Definition: an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out. Example: Binuksan niya ang durungawan ng kanyang bahay para makapasok ang hangin.
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