Filipino word: Sansinukob

ENGLISH TRANSITION: universe 

Definition: It refers to the whole entirety of space and time including planets, stars,  galaxies, matter, and energy

Example: Ang sansinukob na kinalalagyan natin ay punong-puno ng mga bituin.




Filipino word:pasamada

ENGLISH TRANSITION : toothpaste 

Definition: It is a paste or gel used with a toothbrush to maintain the health of the teeth

Example: Pumunta si Maria sa isang tindahan para makabili ng pasamada.


Filipino word: palasingsingan

English Transition: Ring Finger 

Definition: Finger between the middle and the small finger and also the custom in a particular culture for a wedding ring to be placed in a wedding ceremony

Example: Napakaganda ng singsing na suot ni Anna sa kanyang palasingsingan.



Filipino Word: Durungawan 

English translation: Window

Definition: an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of light and air that is usually closed by casements or sashes containing transparent material (such as glass) and capable of being opened and shut. (Merriam-Webster)

Example: Nakita ko sa aming Durungawan ang isang napaka gandang babae.



Filipino word: Kalupi

English translation: Wallet

Definition: A container that resembles a money wallet.(Merriam-Webster)

Example : Nawala ng aking kaklase ang kanyang kalumpi noong isang araw.


Filipino word: Sambat

English translation: Fork

Definition: A common tool used in eating that usually has three or four stiff metal points attached to a handle.
(Source: ( https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/ )

Sentence Example: Mas madaling kumain kung may hawak na Sambat.


Filipino Word: Kansunsilyo

English translation: Boxer Shorts

Definition: men’s underwear shorts characterized by loose fit.
(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Sentence Example: Ginamit ko ang bagong biniling Kansunsilyo ng aking magulang



Filipino word: Salipapaw

English Transition: Airplane 

Definition:Salipapaw refers to an aircraft or airplane.

Example:Sumakay kami sa salipapaw papuntang Cebu para sa aming bakasyon .


Filipino word: Gaptol

 English Transition: Switch

Definition : a device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

 Example: Balak kong patayin ang ilaw ngunit di ko makita kung saan ang gaptol nito.



Filipino word: Awanggan

 English translation: Infinity

 Definition: the quality of being infinite; unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity : BOUNDLESSNESS.

Example: Ang kapangyarihan ng diyos ay awanggan.



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