10 UNCOMMON FILIPINO WORDS

This following uncommon words is very useful. If you encounter like this you will be familiar with this. So let’s start reading.. Enjoy!!!!

1. POOK-SAPOT

Filipino word: Pook-sapot

English translation: Website

Definition: A place on the World Wide Web that contains information about a person, organization, etc., and that usually consists of many Web pages joined by hyperlinks. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example : Ang sikat na kabatang pook-sapot ay Facebook.

2. Awanggan



English Translation: Infinity

Definition: Unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity. Example Sentence : Ang pag ibig ng Diyos ay awanggan.

3. MIKTINIG

Filipino word: Miktinig

English translation: Microphone

Description: An instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (as speech or music). (Source: Merriam-Webster). Example Sentence : Ang aking kaibigan ay laging umaawit at ang kanyang kamay ang kanyang ginagamit na miktinig.

4. PANG-ULONG HATINIG

Filipino word: Pang-ulong hatinig

English translation: Headset

Definition: A device that holds an earphone and a microphone in place on a person’s head. (Source: Merriam-Webster). Example Sentence : Ako ay laging gumagamit ng pang-ulong hatinig kapag ako ay nagpapatugtog ng awit.

5. SULATRONIKO

Filipino word: Sulatroniko

English translation: E-mail

Definition: A system for sending messages from one computer to another computer. (Source: Merriam-Webster). Example Sentence : Kami ay gumagamit ng sulatroniko upang magpasa ng aming mga takdang aralin.

6. INITSIGAN

Filipino word: Initsigan

English translation: Thermodynamics

Definition: A science that deals with the action of heat and related forms of energy. (Source: Merriam-Webster). Example Sentence :

7. ANLUWAGE

Filipino word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: A person whose job is to make or fix wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings. (Source: Merriam-Webster). Example Sentence: Ang aking taytay ay isang anluwage.

8. KARTAMUNETA

Filipino Word: Kartamuneta English Translation : Wallet
Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)
Sentence Example: Nawala ng aking kaklase ang kanyang kartamuneta noong isang araw.

9. KANSULSILYO

Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo English Translation : Boxer Shorts
Definition: men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)
Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang bagong biniling kansunsilyo ng aking magulang.

10. LABAHA

Filipino Word: Labaha English Translation : Razor
Definition: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)
Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang labaha sa cr upang ipang-ahit sa aking balbas.

11. SAMBAT

Filipino Word: Sambat English Translation : Fork
Definition: A common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle.
(Source: ( https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/ )
Sentence Example: Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na sambat.

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