KUTITAP
andap, kurap, kislap ku·tí·tap flicker, glimmer kutítap sparkle kumukutitap is sparkling kumukutikutitap flickering kumukuti-kutitap sparkling There is a Philippine brand of toothpaste called Kutitap....
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This word is from the Spanish escocesa (meaning: plaid). eskosesa plaid These days, most Filipinos are more likely to recognize the English word “plaid” rather than the Spanish-derived word. The only...
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One of the most beloved Christmastime treats in the Philippines. Bibingka is a flat but thick fluffy yellow rice “cake” traditionally made inside a mold lined with banana leaves and served topped with...
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This word is from the Spanish vispera. bisperás eve Bisperás ng Pasko Christmas Eve sa bisperas ng Pasko on Christmas eve Anong gagawin mo sa bisperas ng Pasko? What are you doing on the eve of...
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root word: Pasko, meaning “Christmas” regalo gift pamaskong regalo gift for Christmas Nasaan ang pamasko ko? Where’s my Christmas gift? Anong gusto mong pamasko? What would you like for Christmas?...
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root word: kutitap (meaning: flicker, sparkle, glimmer) kumukutitap is sparkling kumukutikutitap flickering kumukuti-kutitap sparkling kumukuti-kutitap glimmering There is a well-known lively Christmas...
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This word is from the Spanish mensaje. mensahe message 📩 mga mensahe messages Mensahe Kay Tatay Message For Dad May mensahe ako para sa iyo. I have a message for you. May mensahe ako para sa kanya. I...
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From the the Catalan word ensaïmada, referring to the pastry associated with the Spanish island of Majorca. Ensaymada is a soft, fluffy pastry topped with white sugar and usually finely grated cheese....
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This is the Tagalog spelling for the Italian-English word “spaghetti.” Spaghetti is a very popular dish with Filipinos, even for those living overseas. It’s considered quite a treat. Used to be...
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kasalukuyan; saka; sa mga sandaling ito ngayon now (today) mula ngayon from now on hanggang ngayon until now, still ngayon at kailanman now and forever Bukás ngayon. Currently open. Bukás na ngayon....
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This word is from the English language. ká·ro·líng caroling károl carol >>> Favorite Christmas Carols in the Philippines MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG károlíng: pananapatan, gaya kung Pasko károl:...
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This word is from the Spanish nieve (meaning: ‘snow’). niyebe snow taong niyebe snow-person taong niyebe snowman Niyebeng Itim Black Snow (Liu Heng novel) Snow does not fall in the Philippines, which...
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Filipino turon consists of a plantain wrapped like a spring roll and then deep fried — sort of like banana lumpia. turon banana “fritter” The most common turon filling is the saba variety of banana....
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root word: sayá, meaning “joy” or “happiness” magsayá to celebrate, have fun Magsaya tayo! Let’s celebrate and have fun! Panahon na para magsaya! It’s now time to have fun! A translation into Tagalog...
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Sinta is an old-fashioned Tagalog word for ‘love.’ Sinta ko. = Aking sinta. My dearest. Pasko na, sinta ko. (song title) It’s Christmas already, my love. kasintahan sweetheart magkasintahan...
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This word is from the Spanish tarjeta. tarhéta card tarhéta calling card tarhéta postal postcard tarhetang Pamasko Christmas card Very few people today use this Spanish-derived word. Most Filipinos now...
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nangaroling: went caroling (singing Christmas carols) Saan kayo nangaroling? Where did you guys go caroling? Saan kayo mangangaroling? Where will yinz go caroling? >>> Favorite Christmas...
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