10 Filipino words you didn't know existed!

There are about millions of Filipino words existing, they can be in different dialects: in Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Ilocano, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, and Waray. Some of it are unfamiliar to us, especially the words that have deep in meanings and are hard to understand. Here are the 10 Filipino words you didn't know existed,

1."Danumsigwasan"

English translation: Hydraulics

Definition: The science that deals with ways to use liquids (such as water) when it is moving. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

"Ang Abbott, na nagawa noong 1861, ay isang mahalagang ulat sa Danumsigwasan ng Mississippi River."

"Ang Paksa namin ngayon ay tungkol sa Danumsigawan."

"Si Ralph ay namomroblema sa tinalakay sakanila ng kanilang guro tungkol sa Danumsigwasan."

2."Dagibalniing Liboy"

English translation: Electromagnetic wave

Definition: One of the waves that are propagated by simultaneous periodic variations of electric and magnetic field intensity and that include radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma rays. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

"Ang lahat ng ilaw na nakikita natin ay ginawa mula sa Dagibalniing Liboy."

"Ang Dagibalniing Liboy ay maaaring maglakbay sa anumang bagay."

"Ang pag-aaralan namin ngayon ay tungkol sa Dagibalniing Liboy."

3. "Initsigan"

English translation: Thermodynamics

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

Examples:

“Ang aralin namin ngayon ay tungkol sa initsigan.“

"Ang Initsigan ay isang sangay ng pisika."

"Ang Initsigan ay may kaugnayan sa mga mekanika ng likido."

4. "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 Earth.(Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

"Magkakaroon daw mamaya ng Duyog ayon kay Efren."

"Inobserbahan ni Phalange ang Duyog kagabi."

"Ang Duyog ang isa sa pinakamagandang bagay na nakita ni Romart sa kanyang buhay."

5. "Sulatroniko"

English Translation: E-mail

Definition: A system for sending messages from one computer to another computer.(Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

" Ipapasa ni Bea ang kanyang proyekto sa pamamagitan ng Sulatroniko."

" Nakatanggap ako ng sulatroniko galing sa isang kompanya. "

" Inaasahan ko ang isang napakahalagang sulatroniko."

6. "Haynayan"

English Translation: Biology

Definition: A branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

"Ang haynayan ay ang bahagi ng agham na layong pag-aralan ang mga buhay na organismo."

" Nag-aaral si Ralph dahil meron silang pagsusulit sa haynayan. "

" Malawak pag-aralan ang haynayan. "

7. "Karumalan"

English Translation: Menstrual Period

Definition: The time when a woman menstruates each month. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

" Namimilipit si Emma sa sakit dahil sa kanyang karumalan. "

" Nakakaranas lang ng karamulan ang mga babae. "

" Halos isang buwan ang tagal ng karamulan. "

8. "Pang-ulong hatinig"

English Translation: Headset

Definition: An attachment for holding an earphone and transmitter at one's head. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

" Hindi mabubuo ang araw ko kung walang musikang galing sa aking pang-ulong hatinig. "

" Hinahanap ni Rommel ang kanyang pang-ulong hatinig. "

" Suot-suot ni Beatrice ang kanyang pang-ulong hatinig. "

9. Pantablay

English Translation: Charger

Definition: A device for charging storage batteries. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

" Nakalimutan kong tanggalin sa saksakan ang pantablay. "

" Parating dala ni Jacob ang kanyang pantablay. "

" Bibili si Jefjef ng bagong pantablay. "

10. "Panghibayo"

English Translation: Amplifier

Definition: An electronic device (as in a stereo system) for amplifying voltage, current, or power. (Source: Merriam Webster)

Examples:

" Ang aking lola ay mayroong Panghibayo sa kanilang tahanan. "

" Nilagay ni Ralph ang kanilang panghibayo sa kanilang sala. "

" Nakakita si Bea ng panghibayo sa tahanan nina Regina. "

Our latest blog about uncommonly used Filipino words is finally here. Learn more about FIlipino words that don't get to hear everyday with us Efren Cordez, Romart Cortuna, Ralph Ibeas, Bea Tiglao and Fe Belale. Also watch our vlog as we pronounce these Filipino words in a series of challenges featuring the carnival rides.

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