Filipinos’ colloquial acronym for the English term “over acting.” Continue reading “OA”
TAGALOG-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
KAMBOL
This isn’t a commonly used word. Continue reading “KAMBOL”
PORDALAB
This is a Tagalog transliteration of the English phrase “for the love.” Continue reading “PORDALAB”
HARPON
This word is from the Spanish word arpón, meaning “harpoon.”
ARTRITIS
This word is from the Spanish language. Continue reading “ARTRITIS”
ABULOY
a·bú·loy
abuloy
alms
alms
abuloy
contribution
abuloy
subsidy, aid, help
Iaabuloy ko ito.
I’ll be donating this.
NAGLUTO
GIBA
guho, wasak
giba
demolished
demolished
gibain
to demolish
Giniba nila ang bahay ko.
They tore down my house.
Huwag sanang gibain ang gusaling ito.
I hope this building doesn’t get torn down.
Gigibain daw ang paaralan sa susunod na buwan.
They say the school will be demolished next month.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
giba: wasák
gibaín, gumibâ, ipánggibâ, mánggibâ
