There are many languages in the world. We speak differently. Being capable of communicating in a unique way. The Philippines boasts around 120 languages across the archipelago. Together, these make up the rich vocabulary of Filipinos. Filipino, itself, is one of the most colorful languages in the world.
Many Filipinos nowadays, particularly teenagers, are unfamiliar with some uncommon Filipino terms. It’s because of our advanced technological capabilities. Filipino is the native language of our country. It is made up of many different languages, and it evolves and changes. We often used other languages than our own. Teenagers are most likely fans of Koreans, or should I say k-drama, and they also speak Korean, even if they don’t understand it. We frequently see foreigners who are attempting to learn Tagalog. But, truth be told, no matter how fluent in our native language we are, we still have a lot to learn.
So I’m going to show you 10 Uncommon Filipino Words, their definitions, and how to use them in a sentence. So get your vocabularies up and read carefully.
1. Dumatal (Arrived) – To reach a destination or place. “Dumatal na kami sa kasalan ng aking pinsan.”
2. Ilaya (Farm) – A track of land devoted to agricultural purposes. “Sariwa ang hangin sa ilaya.”
3. Payneta (Comb) – A toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning, or confining hair. “Palagi kong ginagamit ang aking payneta kapag nag-aayos ako nang aking buhok.”
4. Butsaka (Pocket) – A small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment. “Itago mo ang iyong pera sa iyong butsaka upang ito’y hindi manakaw.”
5. Sambat (Fork) – A tool with two or more prong used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting. “Hindi alam ni Nena kung paano gumamit ng sambat.”
6. Anluwage (Carpenter) – A person whose job is to make or fix wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings. “Ang aking ama ay isang anluwage.”
7. Durungawan (Window) – An opening in the wall. “Nabasag nang aking pinsan ang durungawan ng aming kapitbahay.”
8. Taburete (Chair) – A seat typically having four legs and a back for one person. “Kulang ng isang taburete ang aming lamesa.”
9. Tatyaw (Rooster) – An adult male domestic chicken. “Ang tatyaw namin ay tumitilaok sa umaga.”
10. Gusi (Vase) – A decorative container typically made of glass. “Hindi ko sinasadyang mabasag ang gusi ng aking ina.”
These are just a few of the Filipino terms that are present yet seldom used. There are new terms for these words that many in today’s generation use on a regular basis. With this in mind, I feel we should continue to celebrate these unique Filipino words because they are the ones that began the linguistic evolution in our country.
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