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15 Unheard Filipino Expressions

Updated: Dec 14, 2021



1. Kalumpi (Wallet)

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.

Example: Nawala ko ang aking Kalumpi habang naglalakad sa kalye noong isang araw.


2. Dupil (Amulet)

Definition: It is an amulet, or anything that is thought to have the power to protect the owner from danger. Anting-anting and agimat are two of the most often used Tagalog words right now.

Example: Para maprotektahan ang sarili mula sa kapahamakan, laging dala ng kapatid ko ang kanyang dupil.


3. Sulatroniko (E-mail)

Definition: A messaging system that allows users to send messages from one computer to another.

Example: Ipadala ang iyong sulatroniko sa kumpanya kung saan ka magtatrabaho.


4. Balingkinitan (Slim)

Definition: (of a person or their build) gracefully thin.

Example: Si Jane ay balingkinitan kaya’t lagi siyang kinukuha bilang kandidato sa iba’t ibang patimpalak sa kanilang paaralan.


5. Pang-ulong hatinig (Headset)

Definition: A hardware device that connects to a telephone or computer, allowing the user to talk and listen while keeping their hands free.

Example: Paboritong paborito ni Justin ang pang-ulong hatinig na iniregalo sa kanya ng kanyang ama.


6. Halgambilang (Score or grade)

Definition: performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol

Example: Ano ang iyong halgambilang sa asignaturang filipino?


7. Pantablay (Charger)

Definition: a device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment

Example: Nakita mo ba ang aking pantablay?


8. Panginain (Browser)

Definition: a computer program that is used to find and look at information on the Internet.

Example: Isa sa mga importanteng bagay ngayon sa pag-aaral ang panginain.


9. Miktinig (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 (as speech or music).

Example: Naipamahagi ni Elyse ang maganda niyang boses gamit ang miktinig.


10. Durungawan (Window)

Definition: an open space that allows light and air to pass through a building's outside walls

Example: Tuwing gabi, lagi akong nakakakita ng mga magagandang bituin sa aming durungawan.


11. Batlag (Car)

Definition: a vehicle that is driven by use of wheels

Example: Pinalinis namin ang aming Batlag dahil ito ay madumi


12. Salipawpaw (Airplane)

Definition: a flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines

Example: Sinanay ako ng aking mga magulang na sumakay sa salipawpaw.


13. Wangis (Likeness or resemblance)

Definition: referring to external appearance such as face

Example: Kawangis mo ang isang artista.


14. Batid (Known or aware)

Definition: This is the feeling, realization, or knowledge of a person. Having good sense, showing good judgment, and wise.

Example: Batid ko ang iyong nararamdaman.


15. Sapantaha (Suspicion or hunch)

Definition: a feeling or suspicion without conscious reasoning (kutob, hinuha, sapantaha, agam-agam)

Example: Sapantaha ko ang mananalo sa paligsahan sa paglangoy ay ang aking kapatid.







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