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The 10 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words; Definition and Example sentences.

We know that some foreigners are struggling to learn Tagalog . But the truth , also We Filipinos are still struggling, no matter how fluent we are in speaking our native language We still have so much to learn.

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 Earth. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Marami ang namamangha sa duyog.

2.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.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

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

3.Filipino Word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: a vehicle moving on wheels.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kaninang umaga.

4.Filipino Word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: a worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

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

5.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. 
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

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

6.Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Definition: men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

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

7.Filipino Word:PANGINAIN

English Translation:BROWSER

Definition : A computer program that is used to find and look at information on the Internet. (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Example : Hanapin mo sa panginain ang asignaturang ibinigay ng ating guro.

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8.Filipino Word:MIKTINIG

English Translation:MICROPHONE

Definition : An instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (as speech or music). (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Example : Gumamit tayo ng miktinigupang mas marinig ng mga tao ang nais nating ipahayag.

9.Filipino Word:PANTABLAY

English Translation : CHARGER

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

Example : Humiram muna ako ng pantablay sa aking kaklase dahil ubos na ang baterya ng aking cellphone.

10.Filipino Word: PANG-ULONG HATINIG

English Translation :HEADSET

Definition: A device that holds an earphone and a microphone in place on a person’s head.  (Source: Merriam-Webster)

Example : Nasira niya ang aking pang-ulong hatinig kung kaya at hindi ko na gaanong marinig ang musika kapag ito ay aking ginagamit.