Piteous to Pivot

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, this can serve as a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Piteous, adj. [pítiœs]
Lastimoso, miserable.
Kalunoslunos, kahabaghabag, kawawà.

Pitfall, n. [pítfol]
Trampa.
Hukay na laláng.

Pith, n. [piz]
Meollo; tuétano.
Bálok, ubod.

Pitiable, adj. [pítiabl]
Lastimoso, sensible.
Kahinahinayang, sayang.

Pitiful, adj. [pítiful]
Lastimoso, sensible; compasivo.
Kawawà, kaawàawà; mahabagin.

Pitiless, adj. [pítiles]
Desapasionado, cruel.
Walang awà, walang habag.

Pittance, n. [pítans]
Pitanza, ración.
Limós.

Pity, n. [píti]
Piedad, misericordia, compasión.
Awà, habag, hinayang.

Pity, v. [píti]
Compadecer; tener lástima.
Maawà, mahabag; manghinayang.

Pivot, n. [pívœt]
Espigón, quicio.
Ikirán, kidkiran, ikután, pihitán.

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