10 Uncommonly Filipino Words

    Sentence:May nakita akong pukyutan sa aming bakuran.

3. Filipino Word: Pahimakas

    Engslish 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.

4. Filipino Word: Payneta

    English Word: Comb

    Meaning: A strip of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair

    Sentence: Ang payneta ni Anna ay marumi.

5. Filipino Word: Salipawpaw

    English Word: Airplane

    Meaning: a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

    Sentence: Gusto kong makasakay sa salipawpaw balang-araw.

6. Filipino Word: Pakiwari

    English Word: Opinion

    Meaning: A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

    Sentence: Maraming pakiwari ang naglabasan tungkol sa pagkamatay ni Aling Nena.

7. Filipino Word: Batalan

    English Word: Washroom

    Meaning: A room with washing and toilet facilities.

    Sentence: Si Ella ay nagmamadaling maligo dahil maraming gagamit ng batalan.

8. Filipino Word: Kalupi

    English Word: Wallet

    Meaning: A pocket-sized flat folding holder for money and plastic cards

    Sentence: Puno ng pera at mahahalagang resibo ang kanyang kalupi.

9. Filipino Word: Alimusom

    English Word: Scent

    Meaning: A distinctive smell especially one that is pleasant.

    Sentence: Tila dumikit sa aking damit ang kanyang alimuson.

10. Filipino Word: Sambat

      English Word: Fork

     Meaning: An implement with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.

     Sentence: Si Jr ay hindi sanay kumain ng walang sambat.