In my previous blog post, my partner and I have shared 3 uncommon Filipino words which are antipara, kuwartamonita, and miktinig.
So now, among the list I have made of uncommon Filipino words these are 7 more:
1. Aduwagay
It is a one-string fiddle instrument of the ethnic group B’laan. It is a traditional instrument used like the well-known violin. Aduwagay is part of the chordophone family in which sounds are produced through vibrating strings.
Sample Sentence:
Ang lolo ko ay dating tumutugtog ng aduwagay
2. Bayaong
It is a fabric used by Ifugao to make loincloths or bahag. It is is an exquisitely hand-loomed piece of long cloth that is wrapped around the man’s middle.
Sample Sentence:
Gagamit na lamang ako ng bayaong at gagawing bahag bilang aking katutubong kasuotan.
3. Gagaot
This word literally means small items. any object that is small such as pins, coins, pebbles, or push pins are described as gagaot.
Sample Sentence:
Gagaot na nga lang ninanakaw pa.
4. Gabot
This word is used to describe when a pulling movement is sudden. In layman’s term in Filipino, it is bunot.
Sample Sentence:
Ang magnanakaw sa Divisoria ay gabot ang selpon ng dalaga.
5. Garsig
It is a shearing tool used by hand. It is another term for gunting in Filipino. In English, this is a scissor.
Sample Sentence:
Pahiram nga ako ng garsig para mabuksan ko na itong Pancit Canton.
6. Kadostan
This is another term for the Filipino word, kasalanan. It is when someone does something bad or caused some negative impact on someone. In English, it is a sin.
Sample Sentence:
Ako ay may kadostan kaya ayaw ko pang umuwi. baka mapagalitan kasi ako ni mama.
7. Gegeng
This is an arachnid type of animal They have eight legs and have fangs that is used to inject venom on their prey. Commonly known as spiders. In Filipino, it is commonly called as gagamba.
Sample Sentence:
May nakita akong malaking gegeng sa may puno.
Hope you learned something new from these. If you wish to view the other 3 words I have posted please do view my previous blog posts or you may just click the link below:
https://coffeecrithicc.food.blog/2020/03/11/uncommon-filipino-words/
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