10 Uncommonly used Filipino Words
In today’s generation, many teenagers are unaware of some deep Filipino words, which are not commonly used in their everyday living. Here are 10 examples of these words, with their definitions.
1. Filipino word: Piging
English Translation: (feast) Party
Definition– is a banquet or a banquet on occasions.
(isang patitipun o salu-salo sa isang okasyon.)
Sentence Example : Nagkaroon kami ng munting piging sa aming kapistahan
2. Filipino word: Salumpuwit
English Translation: Chair
Definition– a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs
for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
Sentence Example : Ang salumpuwit ni Loreto ay berde.
3. Filipino word: Salipawpaw
English Translation: Airplane (plane)
Definition– a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than
that of the air it displaces.
Sentence Example : Mabilis ang lipad ng salipawpaw.
4. Filipino word: Maniniyot
English Translation: Photographer
Definition– a person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
Sentence Example : Si Edgar ang maniniyot sa kasalang bayan.
5. Filipino word: Katipan
English Translation: Partner (lover)
Definition – term can be used in sense of business partner or romantic partner.
Sentence Example : Lubos ang kalungkotan ni Eddie sa pagpanaw ng kanyang katipan.
6. Filipino word: Marikit
English Translation: Beautiful
Definition – pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
Sentence Example : Ginagamitan ng marikit na salita ang awit
7. Filipino word: Anluwage
English Translation: Carpenter
Definition – a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
Sentence Example : May mga Anluwageng gumagawa sa aming bagong bahay.
8. Filipino word: Kalupi
English Translation: Wallet
Definition – a pocket-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards.
Sentence Example : Punong puno ng pera ang aking kalupi.
9. Filipino word: Kubyertos
English Translation: Spoon and fork (cutlery)
Definition – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food.
Sentence Example : Kumain ka muna at nakahanda na ang plato at kubyertos sa lamesa.
10. Filipino word: Batalan
English Translation: Washroom
Definition – a room with washing and toilet facilities.
Sentence Example : Nasaan ang inyong batalan? Balak ko sanang maligo muna.
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