Here’s something not everyone knows—outside of the main regional tongues you commonly hear, the Philippines is actually home to over
The country has a whole host of different languages because each native people manifest their culture and history through words. And so, there are words we always use, but in every language there are words we don’t always hear—and oftentimes, those that are uncommon end up being the most beautiful and poetic to the ear.
There are no better keepers of our languages than Filipino teachers, who regularly champion the magic of our country’s diverse languages. To celebrate August, the national Buwan ng Wika , below are their favorite Filipino words that you don’t always hear, along with their respective meanings and English translations.
For Tagalog, the main regional base of the national Filipino language, Casumpang provided “alimuom” as his second favorite Filipino word. This poetic term has a direct translation in English, the scientific word “petrichor” or in simpler terms, “vapor.”Dr. Marvin Reyes, part of the Department of Language and Literature faculty at San Beda University, described “bulaos” as a Bulakenyo word for a trail or small alley.
These five words are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a whole trove of uncommon words among the different Filipino languages. For any other word you’re not familiar with, Google Translate can help—it’s pretty inclusive in how it covers not only Filipino, but also other languages in the country in Cebuano and Ilocano, and possibly more to come.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Geely to launch newest subcompact crossover fit for the everyday FilipinoLEADING automobile maker Geely Philippines is gearing up to unveil to the local market its latest 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV
Read more »
FACT CHECK: PH presidents even before Marcos gave Filipino athletes cash awardsA YouTube video falsely claims that Marcos was the first president to give cash incentives to Filipino athletes who have brought honor to the country
Read more »
To expand access to potable water: LANDBANK pours support to water refilling station expansion in IsabelaLANDBANK has assisted the MHD Water Bottling Station to expand its operations and improve the supply of clean drinking water
Read more »
Grab Philippines and partners empower Filipino communities with full-ride college scholarshipsGrab Philippines and PHINMA Education proudly announce the first batch of GrabScholars -- six outstanding students from Greater Metro Manila and Iloilo City who have been awarded full-ride college scholarships.
Read more »
Fashion on display: These exhibits put a focus on Filipino style as artFashion has its unique way of preserving culture and heritage.
Read more »
How do we fix our transport crisis? Let’s begin with two policiesTwo policies will go a long way in transforming the Filipino’s commuting experience
Read more »