root word: kayod (grate, scrape)
TAGALOG-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
SALITA
GARAPATA
This word is from the Spanish garrapata. Continue reading “GARAPATA”
LUMAD
BAKYA
bak·yâ
bakya
wooden shoes, clogs
wooden shoes, clogs
Saan ba makakabili ng bakya?
Where can one buy wooden slippers?
There is a popular Tagalog folk song titled Bakya Mo, Neneng. You can listen to it with lyrics here.
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IMIGRASYON
This is the more commonly used English-influenced variation on the Spanish-derived Filipino word inmigrasyón.
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BETERANO
Veterans Day in the United States this year is on November 11 (Tuesday).
INASAL
This word is from the Spanish asar. Continue reading “INASAL”

