10 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words

1) Alimpuyok– is used in Filipino meaning amoy o singaw ng kaning sunog or smell of burning rice/strong emission of steam or smoke in english phrase.

Example: Ang kusina ay amoy alimpuyok.


2) Anluwage– the english term of it is CARPENTER. Most Filipinos prefer to use the Spanish-derived word karpintero anluwage carpenter lalakeng anluwage male carpenter anluwageng gumagawa ng muwebles carpenter who makes furniture. A skilled worker who makes, finishes, and builds wooden materials also house.

Example: Ang anluwage ay pulidong gumawa ng lamesang kahoy.


3) Awangan– is used in Filipino meaning walang hanggan, the english term is forever.

Example: Awangan ang pagmamahal ko para sa iyo.


4) Hidhid– hidhid selfish hidhid frugal, stingy hidhid at walang puso egocentric and heartless. The more common words for “selfish” in Tagalog “maramot/makasarili”.

Example: Marami nang hidhid sa ating lipunan. Ninanakaw nila ang kaban ng bayan.


5) Hudhod– This is not a commonly used Tagalog word. hudhód scrub dirt off skin paghudhod scrubbing dirt from off the skin, is used in Filipino meaning ihaplos.

Example: Hudhuran mo ng kalamansi ang iyong balat.


6) Napangilakan– is used in Filipino meaning nakolekta, the english term is collected or collection.

Example: Marami akong napangilakan na medalya mula sa mga nakaraang kompetisyon.


7) Salakat– is used in filipino meaning pag-krus ng mga binti, the english term is crossing of legs.

Example: Naka-salakat siya habang nakaupo sa kanyang silya.


8) Irog– sinta or darling. It is a relationship between a couple.

Example: Ako ay makikipagkita sa aking irog.


9) Salipawpaw– eroplano or airplane. It is a vehicle used when you are travelling to other countries or in the Philippines.

Example: Kami ay sasakay ng salipawpaw papuntang Singapore.


10) Durungawan– it is the tagalog filipino word of Window. It is an opening in a wall that usually contains a sheet of glass.

Example: Palaging nakadungaw si Julia sa kanilang durungawan tuwing gabi.

Healthy Weeknight Meals

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.

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