The Philippines is a great place with a beautiful culture in which language plays an important part, thus learning the language is essential. The unique language of the Philippines contains several powerful and inspiring words that are both beautiful to say and have profound meanings.
This blog will site the 10 most commonly used Filipino words. Aiming to aid and develop young minds.
1. BAYANIHAN
Definition: When you are coming together as a community, use the noun “bayanihan.” The term literally means “being in a bayan” (town), but it shows the true spirit of working together and cooperation. More people should definitely “bayanihan” to make the world a better place.
Sentence Example: Ang mga mamamayang pilipino ay isinasagawa ang bayanihan upang magkaisa sa isang aktibidad.
2. PAPAK
Definition: papák eaten without rice or bread (said of food usually eaten with rice or bread)
Sentence Example: Huwag mong papakin yan.
3. TADHANA
Definition: You can’t talk about words with powerful meaning without talking about your fate. The noun “tadhana” is a Tagalog word showing something that will come to be or a destiny beyond your control.
Sentence Example: Naka-tadhana ang mga nangyayari sa atin ngayon.
4. TIMPI
Definition: The noun “timpi” not only shows your moderation and self-control, but it can also be used to describe calm. As an adjective, “timpi” can be used to describe someone who is faithful or constant.
Sentence Example: Kapag ako ay nagagalit ako’y nag titimpi.
5. HALAKHAK
Definition: halakhák. [noun] loud laugh; guffaw; burst of laughter; boisterous laugh. A loud, uninhibited laughter; a guffaw. To laugh in a loud and unrestrained manner.
Sentence Example: Nagsiliparan ang mga alitaptap at napuno ng halakhak ng mga bata ang buong parke.
6. MAGMUNI-MUNI
Definition: The verb “Magmuni-muni” means to ponder, speculate, muse or even meditate on something. This is a deep contemplation of something big. You might “magmuni-muni” on the state of global warming.
Sentence Example.: Magmuni- muni at isipin ang mga nagawang pagkakamali sa kapwa
7. TINATANGI
Definition: special someone; special person.
Sentence Example: Ikaw ay tinatangi kong importante sa buhay ko.
8. HARANA
Definition: Harana is a Filipino word meaning ‘to serenade’. However, in this sense, it is not about the form of a piece, but the act of serenading. Harana is an old tradition of courtship in the pre-colonial and colonial days of the Philippines.
Sentence Example: Ang panliligaw niya ay idinadaan sa harana.
9. GIGIL
Definition: This is one of the most used among these weird Tagalog words with no English translation. Gigil is that unexplainable feeling of wanting to squeeze someone’s adorably cute cheeks, prompting you to squeeze their chubby cheeks or nose or give them tight hugs or a kiss on the cheek.
Sentence Example: Nakakagigil ang batang makulit.
10. BASTA
Definition: Don’t ask why; it is what it is. No questions asked; just do as I say”—basta. This word can also mean that whatever was mentioned is final, and no explanation should be given as to why the decision was made. It is also used when one simply can’t explain or doesn’t want to spend the energy answering questions about what they said or what decision they made.
Sentence Example: Cali: Saan ka pupunta? Cii-n: Ah, basta!
That’s all the 10 commonly used Filipino words. I hope that you learn something and that someday these words will be useful for us.
10 COMMONLY USED FILIPINO WORDS 