Filipino, sometimes referred to as Tagalog, is the designated national language (Wikang Pambansa/Pambansang Wika) of the Philippines, alongside, the English language – an International Dialect. These languages are widely used by the Filipinos (mga Pilipino) to communicate and understand each other. Presently, “Taglish”, the mixing of Tagalog and English, became a trend, especially in urban areas. “Ang…
Salipapaw
English translation: Airplane noun \ air·plane \ ˈer-ˌplān \ Definition : a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift Examples Sasakay ako ng salipapaw at lilibutin ang mundo. Nakakatakot palang sumakay sa salipapaw. Lahat natin naranasang kumaway at sumigaw sa salipapaw na parang iniisip na makikita at maririnig tayo ng mga taong nasa loob noon nang tayo’y mga…
Pinilakang-tabing
English translation: Cinema noun \ cin·e·ma \ ˈsi-nə-mə \ Definition 1 a : motion picture —usually used attributively b : a motion-picture theater 2 a : movies; especially : the film industry b : the art or technique of making motion pictures Examples Mas gusto ko ang manuod muna ng palabas sa pinilakang-tabing bago magbasa ng libro. Isa sa maaaring gawing pangkalma ng sarili ay ang pagnuod sa pinilakang-tabing. Kung Wattpad ang buhay…
Kartamuneta
English translation: Wallet noun \ wal·let \ ˈwä-lət \ Definition 1 :a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling 2 a : a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money; also : billfold b : a container that resembles a money wallet: such as (1) : a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies) (2) : folder 3a 3: resources, funds • a…
Kagaw
English translation: Germ noun \ ˈjərm \ plural germs Definition 1 a : a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts b : the embryo with the scutellum of a cereal grain that is usually separated from the starchy endosperm during milling 2 : something that initiates development or serves as an origin : rudiments, beginning 3 : microorganism; especially : a…
Kabtol
English translation: Switch noun \ ˈswich \ Definition 1 : an exchange or a swap, especially one done secretly 2 : an act of switching: such as a : a blow with a switch b : a shift from one to another c : a change from the usual • that outfit is a switch Examples Kinabtol namin ang aming mga papel nang sinabi ng guro na magpalitan na. Nagkabtol kami…
Himaton
English translation: Clue/Hint noun \ ˈklü \ Definition 1 : something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties; specifically : a piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem 2 : idea, notion • had no clue what he meant Examples Bigyan mo naman ako ng himaton upang malaman ko kung saan ako nagkamali. Gumamit ako ng himaton nang nasa mahirap na parte na…
Hidhid
English translation: Selfish adjective \ self·ish \ ˈsel-fish \ adv. selfishly n. selfishness Definition 1 : concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself : seeking or concentrating on one’s own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others 2 : arising from concern with one’s own welfare or advantage in disregard of others • a selfish act Examples Ang tao kahit mabait kapag gutom nagiging hidhid. Masyado siyang hidhid kaya…
Balintuna
English translation: Unbelievable adjective \ un·be·liev·able \ ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl \ adv. unbelievably Definition : too improbable for belief • the plot is unreal and unbelievable; also : of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe • the destruction was unbelievable • made an unbelievable catch in center field Examples Balintuna ang kakayahan ni Mimi Choi sa paggawa ng mga surrealistic na sining gamit ang make-up. Isang balintunang pangyayari ang naganap sa mall…
Balintataw
English translation: Balintataw noun \ pu·pil \ ˈpyü-pəl \ adj. pupillary Definition : the contractile aperture in the iris of the eye Examples Ang mga balintataw ng karamihan ng mga lalaki ay unang napapatingin sa hinaharap ng babae bago sa mukha. Ang balintataw ng mga tao at hayop ay sensitibo sa ilaw. Magandang tingnan ang balintataw ng mga pusa kapag ito…
Awanggan
English translation: Infinity/Infinite noun \ in·fin·i·ty \ in-ˈfi-nə-tē \ plural infinities Definition 1 a : the quality of being infinite b : unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity : boundlessness 2 : an indefinitely great number or amount • an infinity of stars 3 a : the limit of the value of a function or variable when it tends to become numerically larger than any preassigned finite number b : a part of a geometric…