This word is not known by a lot of Filipinos but it is usually used by the elderly to remind the young about the time. (English Translation: Because of your loud laughter, we got kicked out of the library.) Xander says: THIS describes how I laugh everyday! It’s good to know that there’s a word like this especially when you laugh loudly always.Įxample: “Dahil sa iyong halakhak, pinalabas tayo sa silid-aklatan.” This word means laughter in a loud and uninhibited way. (English Translation: We will meet and discuss the activites today at the desired meeting place.) I thought this word is another term for “kainan” or “salu-saluhan”.Įxample: “Doon tayo sa pinagusapang tipanan magkikita at mag-uusap ukol sa nangyari ngayon.” Xander says: Heard of this word a lot of times in our church but I never figured out what it really means. This word is short for what Filipinos usually say, “kung san tayo magkikita”. (English Translation: My love, I made this love song for you to show how much I love you.) Xander says: I really thought this was short for “kung hindi man” and usually I write this word with a space between “kundi” and “man” so it’s good to know that it means “love song” not “no” or denial.Įxample: “Aking iniirog, ako’y gumawa ng kundiman upang ipakita ang pagmamahal ko sa iyo.” (English Translation: The end of his life is nearing.)Īlthough love songs are mostly heard here in the Philippines, most of the Filipinos don’t know the translation of the word, “love song” in Filipino. Xander says: This word looks poetic and formal way to say farewell in Filipino.Įxample: “Ang pahimakas ng kanyang buhay ay paparating na.” This word is an adjective that means farewell. (English Translation: I’ve waited for my love for a long time.) Whenever you say it or hear it, you can really feel the love of that person.Įxample: “Kay tagal ko nang hinihintay ang aking irog.” Xander says: I love this word personally. People would use different words to call their significant other but for Filipinos, this is the most beautiful term to call your beloved. It is usually seen in songs and poems to put emphasis on the people they love. This word means “beloved” or “my love” in the Filipino language. (English Translation: You’re more beautiful than a goddess that is why I look at you all the time.) This word just puts more emphasis and sincerity in the letter which probably helped my grandpa win the heart of grandma.Įxample: “Daig ka pa ng diwatang anghel sa iyong kariktan kung kaya’t parati kitang minamasdan.” Xander says: I’ve seen this words in my grandpa’s letter to my grandma back then. This word is the deeper term for “kagandahan” in the Filipino language. In line with this, let us list down 10 different Filipino words which are uncommon and forgotten. With August steadily approaching, Filipinos prepare and celebrate in this the “Buwan ng Wika” where in they acknowledge this language. This is why there are some Filipino words that are either completely forgotten or not recognized. The Filipino language has evolved overtime due to the different cultures and influences being brought upon to Filipinos. With English being the most common language in the Philippines, Filipinos would make up different terms (Filipinism) out of it as well as mix English and Filipino words or phrases (Taglish) to convey their message. It is also widely understood by many Filipinos due to the fact that it is the medium instruction in schools. However, it seems that most Filipinos use English in their everyday life, particularly in schools, offices and even in social interaction. I was also formerly called “Pilipino” after being formally included as one of the official languages in the country. President Manuel L Quezon made Tagalog as “wikang pambansa” for the the evolution and adoption of the national language of the Philippines. It was based on Tagalog, the dialect of most of the people in Luzon, particularly in the central and southern regions of Luzon. Filipino is one of the many 111 distinct languages and dialects. It is a well-known fact that Filipino is one of the Philippines’ official languages.
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