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Writer's pictureBrent Mitchel Calado

15 Uncommon Filipino Words

Updated: Nov 12, 2021

There are a ton of Filipino words that have been off the radar because of the continuous modernization of our world today. Here, we will show you 15 uncommon Filipino words that even Filipinos rarely use.


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1. Himaton

English Word: Automobile/Car)

Definition: a wheeled vehicle that is powered by an engine

Example in a Sentence: Ibibili daw ako ng panibagong himaton ng aking ama kapag mataas ang grado ko sa agham.




2. Baro

English Word: Clothing

Definition: an item made of fabric/textile/animals skin that is worn by people

Example in a Sentence: “Hubarin mo na ang iyong baro anak,” utos ni Aling Marites sa kanyang anak na naliligo sa pawis.



3. Panginain

English Word: Browser

Definition: a computer program used to access or view websites

Example in a Sentence: Napakadali nalang makahanap ng impormasyon ngayon dahil sa iba’t ibang panginain na makakalap sa mga gadyet natin.



4. Payneta

English Word: Comb

Definition: an item made of plastic/metal/wood that is used to untangle or arrange hair

Example in a Sentence: Gintong payneta ang gamit ni Nena upang ayusin ang kanyang mahabang buhok.



5. Miktinig

English Word: Microphone

Definition: a device used to convert sound waves into electrical energy

Example in a Sentence: Ang pangarap ni Maximus ay humawak ng miktinig at kumanta sa harapan ng maraming tao.




6. Butsaka

English Word: Pocket

Definition: a small patch or bag used to store small items

Example in a Sentence: Ilagay mo sa iyong harapan ang dala-dalang mong butsaka dahil baka manakaw pa iyan sa labas.




7. Alimusom

English Word: Fragrance/Scent

Definition: a pleasant or sweet smell

Example in a Sentence: Kaaya-aya ang alimusom na inilalabas ng bagong pabango ni Nena.




8. Panghiso

English Word: Toothbrush

Definition: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Example in a Sentence: Dapat mong alalahanin na palitan ang iyong panghiso pagkatapos ng isa o dalawang buwan na pag-gamit.




9. Ilaya

English Word: Farm

Definition: an area of land used for growing crops and for nurturing of animals

Example in a Sentence: Ipapamana raw sa akin ng aking lolo ang kanyang napakalaking ilaya sa sa bukid kapag siya ay pumanaw na.



10. Antipara

English Word: Eyeglasses

Definition: a set of lenses worn in the eyes to aid vision

Example in a Sentence: “Nais kong magpagawa ng antipara upang makakita na muli ako ng malinaw.” saad ni Brent.




11. Kabtol

English Word: Switch

Definition: a device for turning electric current on and off

Example in a Sentence: Joshua! Huwag mong paglaruan ang kabtol kapag basa ang iyong mga kamay.




12. Kartamuneta

English Word: Wallet

Definition: a small foldable bag for storing money, cards, receipts, etc.

Example in a Sentence: Punong-puno ngayon ang aking kartamuneta dahil ako’y binigyan ng sahod kanina.




13. Marilag

English Word: Beautiful

Definition: having pleasing qualities

Example in a Sentence: Ang bundok na Maria Makiling ay marilag para sa aking mga mata.




14. Tsubibo

English Word: Carousel

Definition: a revolving amusement ride consisting of animal models

Example in a Sentence: Paborito ng mga bata na sakyan ang tsubibo sa gitna ng perya roon sa kanto.




15. Sulatroniko

English Word: E-mail

Definition: a method of exchanging messages through electronic devices

Example in a Sentence: Gumawa si Jethro ng sulatroniko dahil kailangan niya ito upang siya’y makapasok sa kolehiyo.



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