10 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words

1.BALINTATAW

English Word: Pupil (eyes)

Meaning: The contractile aperture in the iris of the eye.

Sentence: Sa BALINTATAW lamang ng mga mata nakapapasok ang liwanag ng araw at hindi sa buong mata.

2.DURUNGAWAN

English Word: Window

Meaning: 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: Pakisarang mabuti ang ating DURUNGAWAN, baka may mamboso.

3.HIMATON

English Word: Clue

Meaning: A piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem.

Sentence: Bigyan mo naman ako ng HIMATON, di ko mahulaan ang sinasabi mo.

4.KARTAMUNETA

English Word: Wallet

Meaning: A folding pocketbook with comparements for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money.

Sentence: Nakalimutan ni Angelo ang kanyang KARTAMUNETA sa sinakyan niyang taxi.

5.PANGHISO

English Word: Tootbrush

Meaning: A brush for cleaning the teeth.

Sentence: Bumili si Karl ng soft-bristled na PANGHISO.

6.ALIMUSON

English Word: Scent

Meaning: A distinctive smell especially one that is pleasant.

Sentence: Tila dumikit sa aking damit ang kanyang ALIMUSON.

7.GAT

English Word: Sir

Meaning: Formal or polite term of address a man.

Sentence: Nagbigay ng pagsusulit si GAT Alonte kanina.

8.SAMBAT

English Word: Fork

Meaning: An implement with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.

Sentence: Si Sam ay hindi sanay kumain ng walang SAMBAT.

9.KABTOK

English Word: Switch

Meaning: Change the position, direction or focus of.

Sentence: PinagKABTOK niya ang kanyang marka upang mas tumaas siya kay Anna.

10.ANTIPARA

English Word: Eyeglasses

Meaning: Are devices consisting of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a persons eyes.

Sentence: Binilhan ko si Kayla ng ANTIPARA upang makatulong sa kanyang pag-aaral.

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