Uncommonly Used Filipino Words Have you ever heard of the word anluwage (carpenter)? How about sipnayan (mathematics)? In real life, even some Filipinos lack knowledge on some Filipino words. We simply don’t get to hear and use these words everyday. Here are some uncommonly used words that you might want to learn:
1. Sansinukob (Universe) Definition: It refers to the whole entirety of space and time including planets, stars, galaxies, matter, and energy 2. Pasamada (Toothpaste) Definition: It is a paste or gel used with a toothbrush to maintain the health of the teeth Example: Pumunta si Maria sa isang tindahan para makabili ng pasamada. 3. Palasingsingan (Ring finger) Definition: Finger between the middle and the small finger and also the custom in a particular culture for a wedding ring to be placed in a wedding ceremony Example: Napakaganda ng singsing na suot ni Anna sa kanyang palasingsingan. 4. Pambubulas (Bullying) Definition: The act of hurting someone physically with force or emotionally with insults Example: Madalas ako nakakakita ng pambubulas sa eskwelahan. 5. Supling (Offspring) Definition: The young born or newly born living organism Example: Tuwang-tuwa ang ina nang makita niya ang bagong silang na supling. 6. Hambog (Arrogant) Definition: An insulting attitude of people who beli...