10 Uncommon Filipino Words

Hi guys it's Rona here!

 Other Foreigners are struggling to learn Tagalog. But the truth is when you look at the other side we Filipinos are also struggling, no matter how fluent we are in speaking. We also didn't know that there's also more deeper words  you can learn from it.

Do you ever heard of karsonsilyo(boxer shorts), Yakis(to sharpen), or panghibayo(amplifier)?  If you haven't heard this words then you're not the only one.                                                                              

So join me and learn on this words!

Number 1: The word KARUMALAN

                     English - Menstrual Period

 Definition: It's what girls been through in every month.

 Example: Sa tingin ko'y dadating na ang aking karumalan sa susunod na linggo.

Number 2: The word SULATRONIKO

                     English - E-mail

 Definition: It is messages that are sent electronically from one to another.

 Example: Ako'y nagpadala sa sulatroniko ng aking mensahe sa aking kaibigan. 

Number 3: The word DURUNGAWAN

                     English - Window

 Definition: We always see it in our house, building and in any structures.

 Example: Nakakita ako ng ibon sa aming durungawan.

Number 4: The word DUYOG

                     English - Eclipse

 Definition: When the sun looks completely or partially covered with a dark circle.

 Example: Marami ang namamangha sa duyog.

Number 5: The word ANLUWAGE

                     English - Carpenter

 Definition: It's a worker who builds or repair our house and any other structures.

 Example: Naghanap ako kahapon ng anluwageng gagawa sa lamesa ko.

Number 6: The word SAMBAT

                     English - Fork

 Definition: Tool used in eating that has 3 or 4 metal stiff that attach to the handle.

 Sample: Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na tinidor.

Number 7: The word BATLAG

                     English - Car

 Defintion: It's a vehicle moving on wheels.

 Sample: Nabangga ang karwahe sa isang batlag.

Number 8: The word PULOT-GATA

                      English - Honeymoon

 Definition: A trip or vacation taken by newly wed couple.

 Example: Pagkatapos ng kasal ay lumipad sila papuntang Paris para sa kanilang pulot-gata.

Number 9: The word KALUMPI

                      English - Wallet

 Definition: It is where we put our bills or money.

 Example: Nawala ko ang aking kalumpi kahapon.

Number 10: The word DUPIL

                       English - Amulet

 Definition: It is like they believe there's a power on it. Others call it agimat or anting-anting.

 Example: Ginamit ni Pedro ang dupil para mawaksi ang kapahamakan.

Bonus Part! Rona tries it!

https://youtu.be/UfFlTqqtHxM

That's all! I hope you learn something and might share this to your friends!