10 uncommon Filipino words

1. POOK-SAPOT

English translation: 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. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

2.“PANG-ULONG HATINIG”

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)

3. Kartamuneta

English translation: Wallet

(n.) A pocket-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards.

“Magkano ba ang laman ng iyong nawawalang kartamuneta?”

4. Marilag

English translation: Beautiful

(adj.) Having beauty; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, and think about.

5. Sipnayan

MEANING: the science of numbers and their operations

OTHER TERM/S: Mathematics/Matematika

SAMPLE SENTENCE: Hindi ko gusto ang sipnayan.

6.Yakis

Meaning: To make something sharp or sharpen

Sentence: Magpapayakis ako kutsilyo.

7.Kinaadman

English translation: Knowledge/wisdom

(n.) Familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts, information, descriptions, or skills, which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving, discovering, or learning

“Nakamamangha ang iyong taglay na kinaadman.”

8.Pahimakas

English Word: Last Farewell

Meaning: Used to express good wishes on parting.

Sentence: Sila ay naghanda ng kaunting salu-salo para sa pahimakas ng kanilang anak.

9.SULATRONIKO

English translation: E-mail

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

10.Halgambilang

English Translation: Grade/Score

(n.) A mark indicating a degree of accomplishment in school

“Ano ang iyong nakuhang halgambilang sa ating pagsusulit kanina?”

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