10 UNCOMMONLY USED FILIPINO WORDS, THEIR DEFENITION, AND EXAMPLE FOR EACH WHEN USED IN A SENTENCES

1. Filipino word: Duyog

English translation: Eclipse

Definition: An occasion when the sun looks like it is completely or partially covered with a dark circle because the moon is between the sun and the

Sentence Example: Marami ang namamangha sa duyog.

2. Filipino word: Sulatroniko

English translation: E-mail

Definition: A system for sending messages from one computer to another computer. : messages that are sent electronically from one computer to another.


Sentence Example: Ako’y nagpadala sa sulatroniko ng aking mensahe sa aking guro.

3. Filipino Word: Labaha

English translation: Razor

Definition: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair.


Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang Labaha sa cr upang ipang-ahit sa Aking balbas.

4. Filipino Word: Durungawan

English translation: Window

Definition: an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of light and air that is usually closed by casements or sashes containing transparent material (such as glass) and capable of being opened and shut.


Sentence Example: Nakita ko sa aming Durungawan ang isang napaka gandang babae.

5. Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Definition: men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.


Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang bagong biniling Kansunsilyo ng aking magulang

6. Filipino Word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: a worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts.



Sentence Example: Ihanap moko ng anluwageng kayang gumawa ng Lamesang pabilog para sa ating sala.

7. Filipino Word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: a vehicle moving on wheels.


Sentence Example: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kaninang umaga.

8. Filipino Word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.


Sentence Example: Nawala ng aking kaklase ang kanyang kalumpi noong isang araw.

9. 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.

Sentence Example: Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na Sambat.

10. Filipino Word: Pulot-Gata

English translation: Honeymoon

Definition: A trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple, A period of harmony immediately following marriage.

Sentence Example: Pagtapos nilang ikasal ay lumipad sila papuntang Paris para sa kanilang pulot-gata.