The Ten Unfamiliar Filipino Words

1. Filipino Words– Paghapay

English Words Stagger

DefinitionAn unsteady movement while walking or standing.(Source:MWD)

Example Paghapay na naglalakad ang lasing pauwi sa kanilang bahay.

2. Filipino WordMaulinigan

English Word- Overhear

DefinitionTo hear something that was said to another person by accident. (Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary)

Example- Maulinigan ko ng sikreto na sinabi ni Anna sa kaniyang kaibigan.

3. Filipino WordKanulo

English WordBetrayal

DefinitionTo show something, such as a feeling or desire without wanting or trying to. (Source:Merriam Webster Dictionary)

Example: Hindi mataggap ni Kenn ang kanulo na ginawa sa kaniyang mga kaibigan.

4. Filipino WordMasusupil

English Word- Invincible

DefinitionImpossible to beat.(Source:MWD)

Example- Imposibleng masupil ng Pilipinas ang China.

5. Filipino WordAninaw

English Word Purblind

Definition Having defective eyes. (Source:MWD)

Example- Aninaw ang aking mata kaya hindi ako nakakabasa ng maayos.

6. Filipino WordMawisikan

English Word:Besprinkled

DefinitionA drops of substance that can be spread. (Source :MWD)

Example-Mawisikan ng kumukulong mantikia ang aking mukha kaya siya pumapangit.

7. Filipino WordMitra

English WordMiter

DefinitionA high pointed hat that is used by bishop in ceremonies.(Source:MWD)

Example- Sinuot ng Obispo ang kaniyang Mitra sa Misa.

8. Filipino Word Yapos

English WordEmbrace

DefinitionTo accept something readily or gladly.(Source:MWD)

Example- Ni Yapos ko ang alok ni tita na mag trabaho sa ibang bansa.

9. Filipino Word Kikil

English WordFile

DefinitionA folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy references.(Source:MWD)

Example:Ang kikil ko sa computer ay dapat ko nang ayusin para madali kung mahanap.

10. Filipino WordNag-ibayo

English WordDouble

DefinitionMade of two parts that are exactly the same.(Source: MWD)

Example- Ang aking kapatid ay Nag-ibayo ng damit.

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