5 UNCOMMONLY USED FILIPINO WORDS

SALUMPUWIT/CHAIR

Definition: A seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs.

Sample sentence: Napakadami naman ng salumpuwit sa plaza.

PAYNETA/COMB

Definition: A flat piece of plastic or methal with a row of thin teeth that is used for making hair neat.

Sample sentence: Nasira ni Ana ang kanyang payneta.

BATALAN/COMFORT ROOM (CR)

Definition: A room that is equipped with washing and toilet facilities.

Sample sentence: Nasa batalan si Maria ngayon.

HIMATON/CLUE

Definition: A piece of evidence that leads one towards the solution of a problem.

Sample sentence: Bigyan mo naman ako ng himaton sa iyong sasabihin.

PANGHISO/TOOTHBRUSH

Definition: A brush for cleaning a teeth.

Sample sentence: Napakaganda naman ng binili mong panghiso.

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