The 10 uncommonly used Filipino words their definition and example sentences

We often find foreigners who struggle to learn Tagalog rather amusing. But truth be told, Filipinos—no matter how fluent we are in speaking our native language—still have so much to learn.

1. Word: Dupil

Definition: It is an amulet, or anything that is believed to have the power to save the person who owns it from any harm. The more popular Tagalog words currently being used are anting-anting and agimat.

Example:Gumagawa nang Dupil ang aking ama para sa mga Manghihilot

2.Word:Isalat

Definition: It is an action word that refers to the use or infliction of witchcraft, or a secret power to inflict pain and suffering to other people.

Example: Lumapit si Aliyah sa Isalat upang ipakulam sila Mina at Tanya.

London, UK – July 19, 2018: The buttons of Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram, Pinterest Twitter, Facetime and other chat apps on the screen of an iPhone.

3.Word:Sulatroniko

Definition: It is a messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.

Example:Na ipadala ko nakay Angela ang iyong Sulatriniko

4.Word:Kansunsilyo

Definition: Boxer shorts are a type of undergarment typically worn by men.

Example:Nabutas ang Kansunsilyo ni Rhonbie na kanyang ginagamit

5. Word: Anluwage

Definition: It is a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.

Sentence Example: Ihanap moko ng anluwageng kayang gumawa ng upuan para sa sala.

6. Word: Asoge/ Mercury

Definition: It consists of a bulb containing mercury attached to a glass tube of narrow diameter; the volume of mercury in the tube is much less than the volume of the bulb.

Sentence Example: Ingatan mong wag mabasag ang thermometer dahil nakakamatay ang kaniyang asoge.

7. Word: Sambat

Definition: a fork is a tool consisting of a handle with several narrow tines on one end.

Sentence Example: Paki-abot nung sambat dyan sa kusina.

8. Word: Labaha

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

Sentence Example: Ginamit nya ang labaha sa cr upang kanyang ipang-ahit sa kanyang balbas.

9.Word: Sipnayan

Definition: it is the abstract science of number, quantity, and space.

Sentence Example: Hindi mahirap aralin ang Sipnayan kapag nakikinig ka sa turo ng iyong titser.

10. Panginain


Definition: A computer program that is used to find and look at information on the Internet. (Source: Google)

Example: Alam mo ba yung Panginain sa Biology.

Leave a comment

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started