In our generation, many people, especially teenagers, are not aware of some uncommon words in Filipino. That’s because of modern technologies and stuff. Today, Im gonna show you the 10 uncommonly used Filipino Words with meanings and correct usage in a sentence. So get your vocabularies up and read attentively.

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. 

Sentence Example : Marami ang namamangha sa duyog.  

2. 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 Example : Pagkatapos nilang ikasal ay lumipad sila papuntang Paris para sa kanilang pulot-gata.

3. Filipino Word : Batlag

English translation : Car

Definition : A vehicle moving on wheels.

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.

Sentence Example : Ang aking ama ay isang tanyag na anluwage.

5. 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.

Sentence Example : Nakita ko sa aking durungawan ang isang napaka gandang babae.

6. Filipino Word : Sambat

English Translation : Fork

Definition : An implement with two or more prongs used especially for taking up (as in eating), pitching, or digging.

Sentence Example : Ginagamit ang sambat kapag kakain ng pansit. 

7. Filipino Word : Awangan

English Translation : Forever

Definition : For a limitless time

Sentence Example : Ang pagmamahal ko sa iyo ay awangan. 

8. Filipino Word : Labaha

English Translation : Razor

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

Sentence Example : Kani-kanina lang ay nang-ahit si papa gamit ang labaha.

9. Filipino Word : Karsunsilyo

English translation : Boxer Shorts

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

Sentence Example : Ginamit ko ang bagong biling karsunsilyo ng aking magulang.

10. Filipino : Talasarili

English translation : Diary

Definition : A daily record, especially a personal record of events, experiences, and observations; a journal.

Sentence Example : Ang kanyang talasarili ay nawawala.

Pronunciation of the 3 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words:

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