Tagalog-English Dictionary

BUNOT

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:18:46 +0000

This word has different meanings depending on which syllable is accented. Bunót (accented on the second syllable) refers to a coconut husk commonly used to polish floors. You place your foot on it and use your leg power to move in such a way as to scrub the floor. búnot to pull up, to uproot … Continue reading "BUNOT"

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KURYENTE

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:09:05 +0000

This word is from the Spanish corriente. kur·yén·te kuryente electricity daloy ng kuryente flow of electricity suplay ng kuryente supply of electricity nakuryente electrocuted Makukuryente ka. You’ll be electrocuted. An obscure native Tagalog word for “electricity” is dagitab. Another synonym is elektrisidad. Non-standard spelling variation: kuryinti MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG koryénte: eléktrisidád koryénte: pamamanhid gaya … Continue reading "KURYENTE"

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PAUTANG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:07:05 +0000

root word: utang pa·ú·tangloan mga paútangloans KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG paútang: anumang ipinahihiram gaya ng salapi, kasangkapan, at iba pa

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MATATAG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:05 +0000

root word: tatág ma·ta·tág matatág immovable matatag uncompromising matatag firm, sturdy Lakad Matatag, Normalin Normalin Steady Walk, Attack Per Normal Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag was the very well-known slogan of Banco Filipino, a famous Philippine savings and loan association, which ironically went out of business in 2011 due to excessive liabilities. MGA KAHULUGAN … Continue reading "MATATAG"

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BAKYA

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:03:05 +0000

bak·yâ bakya wooden shoes, clogs Saan ba makakabili ng bakya? Where can one buy wooden slippers? There is a popular Tagalog folk song titled Bakya Mo, Neneng. You can listen to it with lyrics here. bakya (slang) low-class, lowbrow, cheap bakya (slang) old-fashioned, backwards Ang bakya mo! You’re so provincial. Related Tagalog words: hamak, makaluma, … Continue reading "BAKYA"

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BIMPO

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:01:06 +0000

This word is reportedly of Chinese origin. bím·po bimpo small face towel bimpong basa wet washcloth tuwalyatowel KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG bimpo: maliit na tuwalyang pang-mukha

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UTANG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:59:06 +0000

pronounced oo-tahng

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POMPIYANG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:53:07 +0000

póm·pi·yáng pompiyang cymbals instrumentong perkusyon percussion instrument simbalista cymbalist Manny Pacquiao is known for using a “pompyang” punch against Joshua Clottey in a boxing match in 2010. He used his gloved fists to hit both sides of Clottey’s head as though his hands were a pair of cymbals being played. Pompiang is also slang for … Continue reading "POMPIYANG"

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MADYONG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:47:08 +0000

This word is of Chinese origin. ma·dyóngmahjong Notice the Filipinos place the accent on the second syllable, while Americans stress the first syllable. magmadyongto play mahjong nagmadyongto played mahjong Mahjong is a tile-based game for three to four players. It is typically played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. … Continue reading "MADYONG"

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BEMBANG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:39:09 +0000

A new Filipino slang word. What does “Bembang” mean? The term gained popularity in 2025 and is often used in casual conversations and on social media platforms like TikTok, where many videos discuss its meaning and cultural significance. It’s a euphemism for sex! So a “bembang video” is like a p0rn movie. Gusto mong magbembang?Wanna … Continue reading "BEMBANG"

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KABULUHAN

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:33:09 +0000

root word: bulo ka·bu·lu·hán kabuluhan value kabuluhan worth Huwag mag-aksaya ng panahon sa mga walang-kabuluhang bagay. Don’t waste time on worthless things. MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG kabuluhán: halagá kabuluhán: kahulugan pagpapakabuluhan sa barong Pilipino pagpapakahulugan KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG ka+búlo+han kabuluhan: kahalagahan, importansiya, halaga, kapakinabangan, kagalingan, kasaysayan, kabutihan makabuluhán Ano ang kabuluhan ng batayang konsepto sa … Continue reading "KABULUHAN"

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MAYA-MAYA

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:31:10 +0000

má·ya-má·ya

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ESKAPULARYO

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:29:10 +0000

This word is from the Spanish escapulario. es·ka·pu·lár·yo scapulary spelling variation: iskapularyo A scapulary is a symbol of affiliation to an ecclesiastical order, consisting of two strips of cloth hanging down the breast and back and joined across the shoulders. KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG eskapuláryo: dalawang maliit na pirasong telang may nakalarawang mukha nina Jesus at … Continue reading "ESKAPULARYO"

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MANGMANG

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:27:10 +0000

mang·máng mangmang illiterate mga mangmang illiterates kamangmangan illiteracy Para kang mangmang. It’s like you’re illiterate. MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG mangmáng: hindi nakapag-aral o walang pinag-aralan; walang dunong mangmáng: hindi makabása o makasulat mangmáng: may kapuna-punang kawalan ng kaalaman hinggil sa isang paksâ o larang mangmáng: nagdedeliryo dahil sa taas ng lagnat

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AKRONIM

TagalogLang — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:25:10 +0000

This is a transliteration into Tagalog of the English word. akronim acronym mga akronim acronyms The Spanish term is acrónimo. Ano Ang Akronim? Ang akronim ay salita na ibunuo batay sa mga inisyal o mga unang pantig ng mga salita. Mga Halimbawa Ng Akronim KKB = Kanya-Kanyang Bayad AIDS = Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome PAL = … Continue reading "AKRONIM"

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