10 UNCOMMONLY USED FILIPINO WORDS

1. Filipino word: Duyog

English translation: Eclipse

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 Earth. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Nagtatambol ang mga bata tuwing may duyog.

2. 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 computer. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Nagpadala ako ng sulatroniko sa aking mga kaibigan.

3. Filipino word: Durungawan

English translation: Window

Definition: An opening specially on the wall of 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 open and shut. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Nilagyan ko ng kurtina ang aking durungawan.

4. Filipino word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Sentence example: Naglaba ako ng mga kansunsilyo ni kuya.

5. Filipino word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: A worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Ang aking tatay ay isang anluwage.

6. Filipino word: Dupil

English translation: Amulet

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

Sentence example: Ang mga matatanda ay naniniwala sa kakayahan ng dupil.

7. Filipino word: Sambat

English translation: Fork

Definition: A common tool used in eating that usually has three or four still metal points attached to the handle.

Sentence example: Mas magandang gamitin ang sambat kapag kumakain ng pancit.

8. Filipino word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Nakapulot ako ng kalupi na naglalaman ng mahahalagang bagay.

9. Filipino word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: A vehicle moving on wheels. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence example: Isa sa mga pangarap ko ang magkaroon ng batlag.

10. Filipino word: Salipawpaw

English translation: Airplane

Definition: It is a vehicle used when you are traveling to other countries or in the Philippines.

Sentence example: Nabasa ko sa isang pahayagan na sumabog ang isang salipawpaw nung isang araw.