10 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words

1). Durungawan

In English: 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.

Use in a sentence: Pakisarang mabuti ang ating durungawan, baka may mamboso. 

2). Miktinig

In English: Microphone

Definition:  An instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (such as speech or music).

Use in a sentence: Ang mang-aawit na si Aaron ay gumagamit ng miktinig para lumakas ang kanilang mga boses.

3). Pulot-gata

In English: Honeymoon

Definition: A period of harmony immediately following marriage.

Use in a sentence: Kumusta ang inyong pulot-gata na nangyari sa liblib na lugar.

 

4). Kalupi: Wallet

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Example: Nawala ang kalupi ng aking ama.

 

5). Batlag: Car

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Example: Nabangga ang aking minamanehong batlag sa kapwa batlag.

 

6). Filipino Word: Pang-ulong hatinig

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English translation: Headset

Example Sentence: Laging gumagamit ng pang-ulong hatinig si Billy Rey upang maibsan ang kanyang kalungkutan.

7). Filipino Word: Anluwage

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English Translation: Carpenter
Example Sentence: Tumawag ng anluwage  sila Aaron dahil nasira ang kanilang kubo.

8). Filipino Word: Agsikapin

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English Translation: Engineering
Example Sentence: Ang gusto kong kurso pagdating ng kolehiyo ay Asigkapin.

9). Filipino Word: Pantablay

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English Translation: Charger
Example Sentence: Laging nagdadala ng pantablay si Billy Rey dahil mabilis ma lowbat ang  kanyang cellphone.

10). Filipino Word: Halgambilang

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English Translation: Grade/Score
Example Sentence: Matataas ang nakuhang halgambilang sa unang markahan ni Billy Rey.