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There are so many uncommonly used Filipino words that have beautiful meanings. Not only do foreign people struggle with these words, but also us, Filipinos. This blog’s purpose is to show some beautiful Filipino words and their meanings.

Marilag – It is a Filipino word that means “dilag/beautiful woman” or “sublimely beautiful”

For example: Isang bituing marilag ang sinag.

Alpas – Alpas means to “become free” or “break loose”. The word alpas comes from the Filipino language (and Filipino itself is a standardized variety of the Tagalog language).

For example: Ang babaeng nasa hawla ng kahirapan ay nakaalpas dahil sa kanyang ginawang pagsisikap sa pag aaral.

Pahimakas – It is a Filipino word that means “huling paalam” or in english means “last farewell”

For example: Ang pamilya ay nalungkot sa pahimakas ng anak na sundalo.

Paraluman – is a Filipino word means “goddess” in the sense of being a very beautiful woman.

For example: Aking paraluman ikaw ang laman ng imahinasyon

Marahuyo – Marahuyo is used as a verb to “display enchantment” or “to be enchanted by someone.” It can also be used to express attraction to someone.

For example: Baka marahuyo ang mga binata.

Katipan – This old-fashioned term can refer to a “commercial partner” as well as a “romantic companion” (betrothed or fiancé/fiancée).

For example: Ang katipan ng aking kuya ay napakabait at napakaganda.

Kaulayaw – Kaulayaw means “close friend” or “intimate friend.”

For example: Ang kaulayaw ng binata ay napahalakhak ng tawa na siyang ikinapukaw ng mga naroroon sa malapit sa dalawang naguusap.

Duyog – Duyog in English means “Eclipse.”
This is a difficult-to-pronounce word that nearly no one knows. For everyday use, the majority of Filipinos just say “eclipse.”

For example: Marami ang namangha sa duyog na nanguari kani-kanina lamang.

Kinaadman – Kinaadman means the “characteristic of possessing wisdom; the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.”

For example: Ang kanyang kinaadman ay kahanga-hanga.

Sapantaha – Sapantaha means “conjecture, suspicion, or presumption.”

For example: Marami ang nagsapantaha na si Kapitan Goyo ay umanib sa mga Kastila.