Uncommonly used Filipino words

Filipino word: Panginain

Definition: A computer program that is used to find and look at information on the internet.

Example sentence: Alam mo ba yung panginain sa Biology.

Filipino word: Sulatroniko

Definition: A system for sending messages from one computer to another computer. Messages that are sent electronically from one computer to another.

Example sentence: Nagpadala ako sa sulatroniko ng aking mensahe sa aking mga magulang.

Filipino word: Sambat

Definition: A fork is a too consisting of a handle with several narrow tines on one end.

Example sentence: Kinuha ni tatay ang nahulog na sambat sa sahig.

Filipino word: Labaha

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

Example sentence: Ginamit ni kuya ang labaha upang ipang-ahit sa kanyang balbas.

Filipino word: Kalupi

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.

Example sentence: Bente pesos lamang ang laman ng aking kalupi.

Filipino word: Kansunsilyo

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

Example sentence: Binilhan ng bagong kansunsilyo ang aking kapatid kapatid na si Ethan.

Filipino word: Batlag

Definition: A vehicle moving on wheels.

Example sentence: Binilhan ako ng bagong batlag para sa aking kaarawan.

Filipino word: Dupil

Definition: It is an amulet, or anything that is believed to have the power to save the person who owns it from any harm. The pore popular tagalog words currently being used are anting-anting and agimat.

Example sentence: Gumagawa nang dupil ang aking ama para sa mga manghihilot.

Filipino word: Anluwage

Definition: It is a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.

Example sentence: Kakilala ni tatay ang isang anluwage na gumawa ng kwarto ng aking kapatid.

Filipino word: Isalat

Definition: It is an action word that refers to the use or infliction of witchcraft, or a secret power to inflict pain and suffering to other people.

Example sentence: Lumapit ang bata sa isang isalat upang ipakulam ang taong nang agrabyado sakanya.

Media and Information Sources

Knowing where the right information comes from is an essential skill that we all must learn.

The emergence of wholly new types of content is enabled by media convergence, which alters traditional industries, services, and work habits. In businesses, Media convergence is important and especially to those buyers and costumers. It makes easier for them to access to information and look up about the things and products they wanted.

Examples of superstitious beliefs or practices

Don’t go straight home after attending a wake

It is called “pagpag” the shaking off of dirty. It means before you go home or go somewhere else, you need to shake off the spirit after attending the wake so it will not follow you home.

Siblings should not marry within the same year

It is called “sukob”. It is advised avoiding marrying siblings in the same year since the luck is thought to be divided between the two marriages.

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/superstitions-and-taboos-many-filipinos-still-believe-in/