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10 UNCOMMONLY FILIPINO WORDS

1. Batlag (Car)

-A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine and able to carry a small number of people.

Example: Anong kulay ng iyong batlog?

2. Masimod (Matakaw)

-Having an excessive desire or appetite for food.

Example: Napaka simod ng batang ito.

3. Pantablay (Charger)

-A device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment.

Example: Kailangan ko ng pantablay para sa baterya ng cellphone ko.

4. Abaniko (Pamaypay)

-A device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is held in the hand and waved so as to cool the person holding it by causing the air to move.

5. Kartemodena (Pitaka)

-A packet-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards.

Example: Isinauli ko sa may_ari ang kanayng nahulog na kartamodena.

6. Dupil (Agimat / anting-anting)

-An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection againts evil, danger, or disease.

Example: Karamihan ng mga nasa probinsya ay naniniwala pa rin sa kapangyarihan ng dupil.

7. Pang-ulong Hatinig (Pair of Headphones or Earphones)

- A set of headphones, typically with a microphone attached,used specially in telephone and radio communication.

Example: Mas magandang gumamit ng pang-ulong patinig sa pakikinig ng usika.

8. Agsikapin (Inhinyero)

- A person who design, builds, or maintain engine, machines or public works.

Example: Ang  mga agsikapin ay magagaling sa matematika at pagpa plano.

9. Anluwage (Karpintero)

- A person who makes and repairs wooden object and structure.

Example: Tumawag ka ng anluwage para ayusing ang sirang bintana.

10. Labaha (Pang-ahit)

- An instrument with a sharp blade or combination of blades, used to remove unwanted hair from the face or body.

Example: Ang labahang nagamit ko ay napaka talim.