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Whenever I use uncommon words, I try to indicate its meaning within the text. We all know that language is the key for us to connect with each other. I’m gonna show you the 10 Uncommon Filipino Words with its definition and its right usage in a sentence. Get ready and learn new things.

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Here are 10 Uncommon Filipino Words that you might want to share with your friends and family.

2. 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.

Sentence: Ako’y nagpadala ng sulatroniko sa aking kaibigan.

3. Filipino word: Labaha

English translation: Razor

Definition: A keen-edge cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair.

Sentence: Ginamit niya ang labaha pang ipang ahit ng kanyang balbas.

4. 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.

Sentence: Nakita ko sa aming durungawan ang napaka gandang bata.

5. Filipino word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Definition: Men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.

Sentence: Ginamit ni kuya ang regalo ko sa kanyang kansunsilyo.

6. Filipino word: Anluwage

English translation: Carpenter

Definition: A worker who builds or repairs wooden structure or their structural parts.

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

7. Filipino word: Batlag

English translation: Car

Definition: A vehicle moving on wheels.

Sentence: Nabangga ang aming minamanehong batlag kahapon.

8. Filipino word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money.

Sentence: Wala ng laman ang aking kalupi.

9. Filipino word: Sambat

English translation: Fork

Definition: A common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle.

Sentence: Mas masarap kumain pag may hawak na sambat.

10. Filipino word: Pulot-Gata

English translation: Honeymoon

Definition: A trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple, a period of harmony immediately following marriage..

Sentence: Pagtapos nilang ikasal ay lumipad sila papuntang japan para sa knilang pulot-gata.

Magkaisa

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Puso para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa para sa Bayan

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Virna Lisa

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