root word: labay (meaning: leafiness)
TAGALOG-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
KASAMAHAN
root word: sáma (meaning: to be together with)
SAMARITANO
This word entered the Philippine lexicon viathe Spanish language.
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SAGILA
HANGIN
bagay na nasisimsim para mabuhay
hángin
wind, air
Kailangan ko ng hangin.
I need air.
I need air.
Malamig ang hangin.
The air/wind is cold.
BUSINA
This is reportedly from the Mexican Spanish word bocina.
KUMBENSIYON
This word is from the Spanish convención.
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MALYETE
This word is from the Spanish mallete.
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