10 Uncommonly Used Filipino Words

Language evolves in time, it changes constantly and people adopts to that change fast. And as it change some words are left behind in the treasure chest. Because of that we forget the very beautiful language that we have. Lets take a look at the 10 uncommonly used Filipino words

1. Kaututang-dila - kakwentuhan, this word may sound a little bit funny to you but this words refers to the person you are chatting with.

2. Abaniko - paypay. This is another word for paypay or a fan.

3. Salagimsim- pakiramdam na may masamang mangyayari. This is a feeling that something bad is about to happen.

4. Hiraya - it simply means vision.

5. Dagat-kipot - In physical geography, a channel is a type of landform consisting of the outline of a path of relatively shallow and narrow body of fluid, most commonly the confine of a river, river delta or strait.

6. Kalantak - taong katunggali sa labanan. A person you are fighting with in a war.

7. Kalandak - paninirang puri sa isang tao ng lantaran.

8. Kalabos - preso, bihag. a prisoner

9. Beto - karapatan o pasya ng isang punong tagapagpaganap gaya ng presidente.

10. Batidor - kasangkapang pinaglulutuan o pinagbabatihanng tsokolate.

This is just few of the uncommonly used filipino words. Try to look for more words and see how amazing our language is.