Archive for 'Borrowed Words'
Husgado
“Court of law” or the courtroom. A judge.magistrate presiding over a courtroom. From the Spanish, juzgado. Featured Image Credit : usaid.gov [...]
Maneho
To drive a car or motor vehicle. From the Spanish, maniejo, which means “horsemanship.” Featured Image Credit: www.pinoy-ofw.com [...]
Lastiko
Elastic, flexible. To possess elasticity. From the Spanish elastico . See also Goma. Featured Image Credit: publicdomainpictures.net [...]
Barung-barong
A poor man’s residence. In rural Philippines, barung-barong usually refers to a small hut or shack, made from bamboo, nipa, thatched fronds, rattan and normally found in rustic areas and owned by farmers. In urban Philippines, [...]
Bakya
A pair of rural slippers that uses the wood as platform and leather, rubber, or plastic as strap. Derived from the Chinese words bak (“wood”) + khiaq (“slippers”). In Pinoy slang and pop culture, bakya is [...]
Longganisa
Local sausage stuffed with ground pork, pepper, saltpeter, salt, sugar, crushed laurel leaves, and some preservatives. Some Philippine provinces have developed their own distinct longganisa flavor and have gained popular following such as the Vigan Longganisa [...]
Karera
A race of any kind, especially a horse race, and usually involving wagers. Also used to refer to career or profession. e.g. Anong karera mo? From the Spanish carrera, which means “run” or “race [...]
Kilatis
To assess the value of. Appraise. e.g., Kinilatis ng maigi ni Doña Buding ang kasintahan ni Mina. Must have come from the Spanish “quilate,” which translates to carat. Featured Image Credit: latest-fashion-accessories.blogspot.com [...]
Bukid
A Tagalog word that generally refers to the farmlands. Although bukid may refer to any cultivated land in predominantly agricultural areas, it is usually more associated with rice farms. A person who tends the farmland (i.e. [...]
Chicharon
Chicharon (English: Crackling) is a favorite “pulutan” (finger food) during social drinking sessions, especially in the rural areas. Chicharon has many variations. The most common variation is usually made from pork rind that is deep-fried in scalding [...]
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