KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG gatgát: tíla yupi o hiwa na marka sa balát o rabaw halimbawa: gatgat sa rehas, gatgat sa dulo ng tornilyo
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ENSENDIDO
This word is from the Spanish encendido. ensendído lit KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG ensendído: may sindi
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NOTA
This word is from the Spanish language. nóta note MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG nóta: talâ nóta: maikling sulat o liham nóta: nakasulat na puná nóta: karakter na kumakatawan sa tono nóta: úten
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KAARAWAN
pronounced kah-ah-rah-wahn
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PANGALAN
root word: ngalan pangalan name Ano ang pangalan mo? What’s your name? Ang pangalan ko ay… My name is… Anong pangalan niya? What’s his name? = What’s her name? Anong pangalan ng ate mo? What’s the name of your older sister? Anong pangalan ng kuya mo? What’s the name of your older brother? Anong pangalan … Continue reading "PANGALAN"
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ARAW
The Tagalog word araw has at least two meanings. araw sun Mainit ang araw. The sun is hot. ang araw at ang buwan the sun and the moon maaraw sunny madaling-araw dawn, daybreak magpaaraw to place under the sun naarawan where sunshine fell pagsikat ng araw sunrise paglubog ng araw sunset sunog ng … Continue reading "ARAW"
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TATAY
itay, ama, atang, tata tatay dad, daddy ang tatay ko my Dad ang aking tatay my Dad Sinong tatay mo? Who’s your daddy? Ako ba ang tatay mo? Am I your Daddy? This word is shortened to Tay when addressing your Dad. Tay, aalis na po ako. Dad, I’m leaving now. Remember … Continue reading "TATAY"
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INGAT
pag-iingat, kaingatan, pag-aalaga; pagtataglay, pagliligpit ingat care mag-ingat to take care nag-ingat took care maingat careful tagapag-ingat caretaker ingat-yaman treasurer (“takes care of the riches”) Ingatan mo ito. Take care of this. Ingat ka lagi diyan. Always take care there. See How to Say ‘Take Care’ in Tagalog
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NA
Two common uses for the word na. na, adv now, already This Tagalog word is used more often than ‘now’ and ‘already’ in English. It’s in almost every other Tagalog sentence that’s uttered in conversation. Tapos na ako. I’m finished now. Tapos na ako. I’m finished already. (In English you could simply say, “I’m done.”) … Continue reading "NA"
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DOON
roon, kasalungat ng diyan at dito doon there dumoon to go there naroon, naroroon, nandoon is there paroroonan destination kinaroroonan whereabouts Nakita ko siya doon. I saw her there. / I saw him there. Ang kasalungat ng salita ng dito ay doon. The opposite of the word here is there. Spelled as dun or duon … Continue reading "DOON"
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UBE
archaic spelling: ubi ube purple yam The plant that bears ube has the scientific name Dioscorea alata. It has heart-shaped leaves. Ube is also known in English as water yam or winged yam. On the island of Hawaii, it is known as uhi. Do not confuse ube with taro (scientific name: Colocasia esculenta) or the … Continue reading "UBE"
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CALAMANSI / KALAMANSI
Calamansi (spelled kalamansi in native Tagalog orthography) is a small, very round citrus fruit that’s ubiquitous in the Philippines. The fruits are often used when the thin rind is still green on the outside, and that is the color associated with it. Scientific name: Citrus microcarpa Calamansi looks similar to the Japanese sudachi and kabosu. Other … Continue reading "CALAMANSI / KALAMANSI"
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HALUHALO
root word: halo (“mix”) Haluhalo (“mix mix”) is the icy Philippine treat that’s a hodgepodge of ingredients. According to strict spelling rules of the Tagalog language, this food item is spelled haluhalo, while the compound adjective is spelled halo-halo. Masarap ang haluhalo. Haluhalo is delicious. halo-halong emosyon mixed emotions Paano gumawa ng haluhalo? Magmatamis ng … Continue reading "HALUHALO"
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MAITIM
root word: itim (meaning: “black”) maitim na buhok black hair maiitim na bato black stones maitim ang budhi having a “black conscience” = has an evil heart
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ITIM
kasulangat ng puti itim black itim na pusa black cat itim na aso black dog Ang itim! So black! maitim blackish, dark maitim na tuhod dark-colored knee Ang kasalungat ng itim ay puti. The opposite of black is white.
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TUKO
tukô: gecko isang uri ng butiki na isinigaw ang kanyang pangalan a type of big lizard that shouts out its own name Note that the English word “gecko” comes from the Indonesian-Malay gēkoq, which is imitative of the sound the animals make. The name tuko comes from the sound of its hoarse cry, often as … Continue reading "TUKO"
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ESKRIMA
This word is from the Spanish esgrima, meaning “fencing” (fight). Eskrima is Filipino stick- and sword-fighting. Balintawak Eskrima (Sam L. Buot Sr.) eskrimadór fencer Spelling variations: escrima, iskrima MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG eskríma: sining sa paggamit ng espada, plorete, at iba pa para sa pagsalakay at pagsasanggaláng eskrimadór: tao na bihasa sa paglalaro ng eskrima eskrimang, … Continue reading "ESKRIMA"
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TAGUÁN
root word: tagò (“hide”) taguán hiding place Saan ang taguán ng susi? Where’s the key’s hiding place? taguán hide and seek tagu-taguán hide and seek Huwag taguán ang mga problem. Don’t hide from problems.
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PABANGO
root word: bangó pabango: something that makes another fragrant pabangó perfume mabangó fragrant pabangong walang kupas timeless perfume Anong pabango ang gamit mo? What perfume to you use? Mahilig ka bang magpabango? Do you like wearing / putting on perfume? Ayoko ang pabangó mo. I don’t like your perfume. Allergic ako sa pabangó. I’m allergic to … Continue reading "PABANGO"
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ABERYA
from the Spanish avería, meaning “damage, breakdown, malfunction” aberya mechanical trouble aberya sa kotse car trouble nagka-aberya developed mechanical trouble nagka-aberya hit a snag nagkaroon ng aberya developed a snag Nagkaroon ng aberya ang sasakyan ko. My vehicle developed mechanical trouble. Walang aberya sa biyahe. No breakdowns during the trip. No snags during the trip. … Continue reading "ABERYA"
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