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15 uncommonly used Filipino Words

Updated: Nov 12, 2021




1. Karumlan


English Word: Menstrual Period


Definition: The monthly shedding of the lining of a woman’s uterus. It is a phase in a menstrual cycle that normally 3 to 7 days.


Example: Normal ang aking karumlan sapagkat bawat buwan ay nagkakaroon ako nito.



2. Pakiwari


English Word: Opinion


Definition: A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.


Example: Maraming pakiwari ang naglabasan tungkol sa mga kandidato ngpapalapit na eleksyon.


3. Pulot-Gata

English Word: Honeymoon Definition: A period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship. Example: Pinili ng bagong kasal ang Boracay upang doon sila mag pulot-gata.

4. Salipawpaw



English Word: Airplane


Definition: A flying vehicle that has fixed wings and engines or propellers.


Example: Ako ay nasasabik na sumakay sa isang malaking salipawpaw.






5. Batlag


English Word: Car


Definition: A vehicle moving on wheels.


Example: Maraming naggagandahang batlag ang nasa labas ng aming tahanan.







6. Pahimakas


English Word: Last Farewell


Definition: Used to express good wishes on parting


Example: Si Joana ay naghanda ng kaunting salu-salo para sa pahimakas ng kanyang pamangkin.






7. Salumpuwit


English Word: Chair


Definition: A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.


Example: Humanap ka ng salumpuwit upang ika’y hindi mapagod ng nakatayo.






8. Kawingan


English Word: Hyperlink


Definition: An electronic link providing direct access from one distinctively marked place in a hypertext to another document.


Example: Pindutin mo ang kawingan at ito ay di-diretso sa gusto mong pahina.







9. Talasarili


English Word: Diary


Definition: Daily record to your personal record of events, experiences.


Example: Lahat ng aking nararamdaman ay isinusulat ko sa aking talasarili.







10. Payneta


English Word: Ornamental Comb


Definition: A tool used by Filipinas often in olden days which consists of a shaft that holds a row of teeth for pulling through the hair to clean, untangle, or style it and is sometimes worn with a veil.


Example: Karaniwang ginagamit bilang palamuti sa buhok ng babae ang payneta.





11. Miktinig


English Word: Microphone


Definition: An instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate and electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound.


Example: Isa sa paraan kung paano makikitang magaling ang isang mang-aawit ay sa paghawak nila sa miktinig habang kumakanta.




12. Labaha


English Word: Razor


Definition: It is an instrument with a sharp blade or combination of blades, used to remove unwanted hair from the face or body.


Example: Ang tatay ko ay gumagamit ng labaha upang ipang-ahit sa kanyang balbas.





13. Maniniyot


English Word: Photographer


Definition: A person who takes photographs, especially as a job.


Example: Ang pinsan ni Alfred ay isang propesyonal na maniniyot.








14. Kabtol


English Word: Switch


Definition: Change the position, direction, or focus of.


Example: Pinagkabtol niya ang kanyang marka upang mas tumaas siya kay Jane.







15. Pook-sapot


English Word: Website


Definition: A place on the World Wide Web that contains information about a person, organization, etc. And that usually consists of many web pages joined by hyperlinks.


Example: Isa sa aking proyekto sa ICT ay ang paggawa ng pook-sapot.


References:

  • https://marygilbartolo.wordpress.com/2020/11/07/10-uncommonly-used-filipino-words-definition-and-example-sentences/

  • https://filipino10133025167.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/10-uncommonly-used-filipino-words/

  • https://www.tagaloglang.com/payneta/

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5PuP3ty8Q

  • https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/stages-of-menstrual-cycle#follicular

  • https://filipinoninaajsl.wordpress.com

  • https://kaylasacdalan.wordpress.com/2019/03/09/the-10-uncommonly-used-filipino-words-definition-and-example-sentences/

  • https://mkrperea.wordpress.com

  • https://unfamilliarfilipinowordscom.wordpress.com/2018/10/13/karumlan-menstrual-period

  • Elements used are from Canva


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