This word is from the Spanish language. Continue reading “ENSALADA”
TAGALOG-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
REGALO
DAIGON
Daigon is not a word in the Tagalog language, but in the Visayan group of languages, spoken primarily in the central part of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Iloilo and Cebu.
Ano ang daygon?
What is a daygon?
What is a daygon?
Ang daygon ay mga Bisayang awit sa Pasko.
The daygon are Visayan songs at Christmas.
PELIKULA
SISTE
from Spanish chiste, meaning “joke”
The word sisté itself is not so common in Filipino conversation.
It is sometimes seen in the form mapanisti (mapaniste), which means prone to tease or mock others.
Huwang kang mapaniste. Hindi ka naman maganda, eh.
Don’t be scornful/contemptuous. It’s not like you yourself are pretty.
GABI
This word has multiple meanings, differentiated by accented syllable.
PASASALAMAT
Thanksgiving in Tagalog ~
root word: salamat (meaning: thanks)