10 UNCOMMONLY USED OF FILIPINO WORDS

Filipino word: Duyog
English translation: Eclipse

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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

Filipino word: Sulatroniko

English translation: 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)

2. Hal: Ako’y nagpadala sa sulatroniko ng aking mensahe sa aking guro.

Filipino Word: Labaha

English translation: Razor

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

3. Hal: Ginamit ko ang Labaha sa cr upang ipang-ahit sa Aking balbas.

Filipino Word: Durungawan

English translation: Window

Definition: an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of light and air that is usually closed by casements or sashes containing transparent material (such as glass) and capable of being opened and shut.

4. Hal: Nakita ko sa aming Durungawan ang isang napaka gandang babae.

Filipino Word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: a vehicle moving on wheels

7. Hal: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kaninang umaga

Filipino Word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.

8. Hal: Nawala ng aking kaklase ang kanyang kalumpi noong isang araw.

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.

9. Hal : Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na Sambat.

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.

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