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10 UNCOMMONLY USED FILIPINO WORDS

Filipino language is the official language used by Filipino across the nation, regardless of province, religion, practices, or language used in a particular place. In our day-to-day living we used Filipino words as a midium of communication. It would be at work, school, or with family.

We often heard Filipino fluently speak our language without any idea that there are some Filipino words that seems forgotten. Due to the fact that people often used foreign languages rather than our own language. So, here are some of the uncommonly used Filipino words that were neglected by Filipino nowadays.

Filipino word: BATLAG

English Translation: Car

Definition: A road vehicle, typically with four wheels powered by combustion engine and steered by a driver.

Example sentence: Bumili ng bagong batlag ang aking kapatid.

Filipino word: SALIPAWPAW

English Translation: Airplane

Definition: A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings greater than that of the air it displaces.

Example sentence: Si Mica ay sumakay ng salipawpaw papuntang Paris.

Filipino word: BATALAN

Translation: Washroom

Definition: A room with washing and toilet facilities.

Example sentence: Ang bahay ni Carl ay may tatlong batalan.

Filipino word: KARSUNSILYO

English Translation: Boxer short

Definition: A type of undergarment typically worn by men.

Example sentence: Isinuot ni Kyle ang kanyang bagong karsunsilyo.

Filipino word: ANLUWAGE

Translation: Carpenter

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

Example sentence: Ang anluwage ay mabilis gumawa ng upuan.

Filipino word: SAMBAT

English Translation: Fork

Definition: Utensil with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it while cutting.

Example sentence: Si Luiz ay gumagamit ng sambat tuwing kumakain.

Filipino word: TALASARILI

English Translation: Diary

Definition: A book in which one keeps a diary record of events and experiences.

Example sentence: Ang talasarili ni Lani ay itinago niya sa lihim na lalagyan.

Filipino word: PANTABLAY

English Translation: Charger

Definition: An instrument that charges or replenishes storage battery.

Example sentence: Ang kanyang pantablay ay hindi na gumagana.

Filipino word: PAYNETA

English Translation: Comb

Definition: A strip of plastic or wood with a row of narrow teeth used for untangling or arranging hair.

Example sentence: Ang payneta ni Suzi ay nabali.

Filipino word: PANG-ULONG HATINIG

English Translation: Headset

Definition: A device that holds an earphone in a place on a person's head.

Example sentence: Bumili ako ng bagong pang-ulong hatinig.