Sulat Dictionary
Explore 1188 major words across Philippine languages with authentic Baybayin transliterations, etymology roots, and derivatives.
kumusta
meaning: kamusta
Borrowed from the Spanish greeting '¿cómo está?' (how are you).
bayanihan
meaning: communal unity
Derived from 'bayan' (town, nation, or community), referring to the spirit of communal unity or cooperative effort to achieve a common goal.
kumusta
meaning: kamusta
Borrowed from the Spanish greeting '¿cómo está?' (how are you).
Adventure
meaning: Pakikipagsapalaran
From the root word sapalaran (fate, chance), implying facing fate or chance.
Adventure
meaning: Panimpalad
From the root word palad (palm of hand, fate), meaning to take a chance or risk.
Adventure
meaning: Panganib
From the root word anib (danger), often used to mean a risky undertaking or adventure.
Adventure
meaning: Panimpalad
From the root word palad (fate), meaning to take a chance or risk one's fate.
Adventure
meaning: Adbentura
From Spanish aventura meaning 'adventure'.
Adventure
meaning: Pamaglakbe
From the root word lakbe (journey, travel), implying an adventurous journey.
Adventure
meaning: Adbentura
From Spanish aventura meaning 'adventure'.
Adventure
meaning: Pakikipagsapalaran
From the root word sapalaran (fate, chance), implying facing fate or chance.
Always
meaning: Lagi
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lagi* meaning 'always, ever'.
Always
meaning: Kanunay
Formed from the root word *nuay* meaning 'ever, always' with the prefix 'ka-'.
Always
meaning: Kanayon
Derived from the root word *ayon* meaning 'continuous' or 'constant' with the prefix 'ka-'.
Always
meaning: Pirme
Borrowed from Spanish 'siempre' meaning 'always'.
Always
meaning: Pirmi
Borrowed from Spanish 'siempre' meaning 'always', adapted to Waray phonology.
Always
meaning: Parati
Likely derived from Tagalog 'palagi', ultimately from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lagi*.
Always
meaning: Aglao
From the root word *lao* meaning 'continual' or 'lasting'.
Always
meaning: Pirmi
Borrowed from Spanish 'siempre' meaning 'always', commonly used in Bikol.
and
meaning: at
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *at, a conjunction used to connect words or phrases.
and
meaning: ug
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *uŋ, commonly used in Visayan languages as a coordinating conjunction.
and
meaning: ken
A native Cordilleran particle used to link nouns and phrases, likely from Proto-Austronesian origins.
and
meaning: kag
A specific Western Visayan conjunction used to denote addition or accompaniment.
and
meaning: ngan
Derived from Proto-Philippine *ŋan, serving as a connector for nouns and clauses in Samar-Leyte languages.
and
meaning: at
Shared with Tagalog, originating from the Proto-Austronesian conjunction *at.
and
meaning: tan
A native conjunction unique to the Pangasinic branch of the Northern Philippine languages.
and
meaning: asin
Derived from the word for 'also' or 'including' in Central Philippine languages, evolved into a standard conjunction.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Derived from the Spanish 'ángel', which ultimately comes from the Greek 'ángelos' meaning messenger.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Borrowed from Spanish 'ángel', integrated into the Bisayan lexicon during the colonial period.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Adopted from the Spanish 'ángel', replacing indigenous terms for celestial messengers.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
From the Spanish 'ángel'. In local context, sometimes associated with 'cunsar' regarding divine descent to earth.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Borrowed from Spanish 'ángel', standard in Samar-Leyte liturgy and daily speech.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Spanish loanword 'ángel' used to denote a spiritual being or a messenger of God.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Derived from the Spanish 'ángel', widely used across Northern Luzon for religious figures.
Angel
meaning: Anghel
Adopted from Spanish 'ángel' during the evangelization of the Bicol region.
Art
meaning: Sining
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siníŋ (craft, skill).
Art
meaning: Arte
From Spanish arte.
Art
meaning: Arte
From Spanish arte.
Art
meaning: Arte
From Spanish arte.
Art
meaning: Arte
From Spanish arte.
Art
meaning: Kalalangan
From root word lalang (create, invent).
Art
meaning: Sining
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siníŋ (craft, skill).
Art
meaning: Arte
From Spanish arte.
Balance
meaning: Balanse
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
Balance
meaning: Balanse
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
Balance
meaning: Panagtimbang
From the root 'timbang' meaning 'weight' or 'to weigh', implying equilibrium.
Balance
meaning: Balanse
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
Balance
meaning: Balanse
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
Balance
meaning: Balansi
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
Balance
meaning: Timbangan
From the root 'timbang' meaning 'weight' or 'to weigh', implying equilibrium.
Balance
meaning: Balanse
Borrowed from Spanish 'balance'.
beautiful
meaning: maganda
Derived from the root 'ganda' meaning beauty, which comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ganda.
beautiful
meaning: gwapa
Borrowed from the Spanish word 'guapa' meaning attractive or good-looking.
beautiful
meaning: makaay-ayo
Derived from the root 'ayo' meaning charm or attraction, common in Northern Luzon languages.
beautiful
meaning: matahum
From the root 'tahum', a native Visayan term for aesthetic beauty and grace.
beautiful
meaning: mahusay
From 'husay' which originally means order or arrangement, evolving to mean beauty in appearance.
beautiful
meaning: malagu
Root word 'lagu' reflects indigenous Austronesian roots for splendor or brightness.
beautiful
meaning: malinggas
Root 'linggas' refers to brilliance, clarity, or physical radiance.
beautiful
meaning: magayon
Derived from 'gayon', an ancient Bicolano term for aesthetic excellence and visual appeal.
Beauty
meaning: Kagandahan
From root word ganda (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Katahom
From root word tahom (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Kinapintas
From root word pintas (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Katahom
From root word tahom (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Katahuman
From root word tahom (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Kekayapan
From root word kayap (beautiful, good).
Beauty
meaning: Kariktan
From root word riket (beautiful).
Beauty
meaning: Kagayonan
From root word gayon (beautiful).
Believe
meaning: Maniwala
From Tagalog root 'tiwala' meaning trust or confidence.
Believe
meaning: Motuo
From Cebuano root 'tuo' meaning belief or trust.
Believe
meaning: Patien
From Ilocano root 'pati' meaning belief or trust.
Believe
meaning: Magpati
From Hiligaynon root 'pati' meaning belief or trust.
Believe
meaning: Tumoo
From Waray root 'too' meaning belief or trust.
Believe
meaning: Maniwala
From Kapampangan root 'tiwala' meaning trust or confidence.
Believe
meaning: Manisia
From Pangasinan root 'nisia' meaning belief or faith.
Believe
meaning: Magtubod
From Bikol root 'tubod' meaning belief or faith.
Blessed
meaning: Pinagpala
From root word pala (blessing, grace), prefixed with pinag-.
Blessed
meaning: Bulahan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulah (to make lucky, bless).
Blessed
meaning: Benditado
From Spanish bendito (blessed).
Blessed
meaning: Bulahan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulah (to make lucky, bless).
Blessed
meaning: Benditado
From Spanish bendito (blessed).
Blessed
meaning: Dinangalan
From root word dangal (honor, blessing), prefixed with di- and suffixed with -an.
Blessed
meaning: Pinalad
From root word palad (luck, fortune), prefixed with pi- and suffixed with -ad.
Blessed
meaning: Pinagpalá
From root word palá (blessing, grace), prefixed with pinag-.
Bloom
meaning: mamulaklak
Formed from the root word 'bulaklak' which means 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: mamulak
Derived from the root word 'bulak' meaning 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: agsabong
Comes from the root word 'sabong' meaning 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: mamulak
Originates from the root word 'bulak' meaning 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: mamukadkad
Derived from the root word 'bukadkad' meaning 'to open up' or 'to blossom'.
Bloom
meaning: mamulaklak
Stems from the root word 'bulaklak' meaning 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: mansabong
Formed from the root word 'sabong' which means 'flower'.
Bloom
meaning: mamulak
Derived from the root word 'burak' meaning 'flower'.
Brave
meaning: Matapang
Derived from the root word 'tapang' meaning 'courage' or 'bravery', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
Brave
meaning: Isog
A native Austronesian term commonly meaning 'brave', 'fierce', or 'strong-willed'.
Brave
meaning: Natured
Derived from the root word 'tured' meaning 'daring' or 'bold', indicating someone with courage.
Brave
meaning: Maisog
Derived from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
Brave
meaning: Maisog
Derived from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
Brave
meaning: Matapang
Derived from the root word 'tapang' meaning 'courage' or 'bravery', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
Brave
meaning: Maapli
Derived from the root word 'apli' meaning 'daring' or 'courageous', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
Brave
meaning: Maisog
Derived from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ma-' denoting an adjective.
breathe
meaning: huminga
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian root *qiNawa, meaning to breathe or life force.
breathe
meaning: ginhawa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ginhawa, signifying breath, life, or feelings.
breathe
meaning: pumaisot
Rooted in the Ilocano term for the expulsion and intake of air, linked to life energy.
breathe
meaning: ginhawa
Cognate with other Philippine languages, referring to the physical act of respiration and internal soul.
breathe
meaning: ginhawa
Sharing the same Austronesian root as Visayan languages, meaning breath and comfort.
breathe
meaning: manganawa
From the root 'nawa', which relates to ease, breath, and space.
breathe
meaning: on-ingas
Derived from 'ingas', a local term for the sound or movement of air through the nose.
breathe
meaning: maginhawa
From the root 'ginhawa', common across Central Philippine languages for breath and well-being.
Brother
meaning: Kapatid
From the root 'patid' meaning 'to cut' or 'severed,' referring to being cut from the same umbilical cord.
Brother
meaning: Igsoon
Derived from the root 'soon' or 'suon', traditionally referring to following or being born in succession.
Brother
meaning: Kabsat
A contraction of 'kabassit ti tian,' literally meaning 'of the same small belly' or womb.
Brother
meaning: Utod
From the root 'utod' meaning 'to cut,' signifying individuals shared from the same cut of life or womb.
Brother
meaning: Bugto
Derived from 'bugto' meaning 'to snap' or 'break off,' referencing the separation of the umbilical cord.
Brother
meaning: Kapatad
Cognate with Tagalog 'kapatid,' derived from 'patad' meaning 'to cut' or 'severed.'
Brother
meaning: Agagi
Plural form of 'agi,' which stems from Proto-Austronesian roots for younger sibling or relative.
Brother
meaning: Tugang
Root word referring to siblings or close relatives born of the same parents.
Calm
meaning: Payapa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *payapa, meaning "peaceful, calm".
Calm
meaning: Malinaw
From the root word linaw (clear, serene) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Calm
meaning: Natalna
From the root word talna (peace, quiet) with the prefix na- denoting a state.
Calm
meaning: Malinong
From the root word linong (quiet, serene) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Calm
meaning: Matuninong
From the root word tunong (peace, quiet) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Calm
meaning: Payapa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *payapa, meaning "peaceful, calm".
Calm
meaning: Malinao
From the root word linao (clear, serene) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Calm
meaning: Matuninong
From the word tunong (peace, quiet) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Care
meaning: alaga
Derived from the Proto-Philippine *alagaq, meaning to take care of or to value.
Care
meaning: atiman
Originates from the Visayan root 'atiman' which refers to the act of attending to or looking after someone.
Care
meaning: aywan
From the Ilocano root 'aywan', traditionally used to signify guardianship or looking after livestock and family.
Care
meaning: tatap
A native Hiligaynon term meaning to manage or attend to someone's needs with diligence.
Care
meaning: mangno
Derived from the root 'mangno', implying awareness and the subsequent action of looking after someone.
Care
meaning: ingat
Cognate with the Tagalog 'ingat', from Proto-Austronesian roots meaning to be careful or to preserve.
Care
meaning: asikaso
Borrowed from the Spanish 'acaso', adapted in Pangasinan to mean the act of attending to tasks or people.
Care
meaning: ataman
From the Bikol root 'ataman', sharing origins with other Central Philippine languages meaning to nurture or raise.
Courage
meaning: Katapangan
Formed from the root word 'tapang' meaning 'bravery', with the circumfix 'ka-...-an' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kaisog
Formed from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ka-' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kinatured
Formed from the root word 'tured' meaning 'brave' or 'daring', with the prefix 'kina-' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kaisog
Formed from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ka-' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kaisog
Formed from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the prefix 'ka-' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Katapangan
Formed from the root word 'tapang' meaning 'bravery', with the circumfix 'ka-...-an' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kinaapli
Formed from the root word 'apli' meaning 'daring' or 'courageous', with the prefix 'kina-' to create an abstract noun.
Courage
meaning: Kaisogan
Formed from the root word 'isog' meaning 'brave' or 'fierce', with the circumfix 'ka-...-an' to create an abstract noun.
Create
meaning: Lumikha
From the root word 'likha' (creation, work) with the infix '-um-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Create
meaning: Magmugna
From the root word 'mugna' (to create, to invent) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Create
meaning: Agparsua
From the root word 'parsua' (creation, creature) with the prefix 'ag-' to form a verb.
Create
meaning: Maghimo
From the root word 'himo' (to make, to do) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb, often used for 'to create'.
Create
meaning: Maghimo
From the root word 'himo' (to make, to do) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb, often used for 'to create'.
Create
meaning: Milikha
From the root word 'likha' (creation) with the prefix 'mi-' indicating the accomplishment of an action.
Create
meaning: Manlikha
From the root word 'likha' (creation) with the prefix 'man-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Create
meaning: Maglalang
From the root word 'lalang' (creation, to create) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Dance
meaning: sayaw
Derived from the Proto-Philippine *sayaw, meaning to jump or dance.
Dance
meaning: sayaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sayaw, referring to rhythmic movement.
Dance
meaning: sala
From Proto-Austronesian *sala, which originally referred to movement or steps.
Dance
meaning: sayaw
Cognate with other Philippine languages from the root *sayaw.
Dance
meaning: sayaw
Commonly used in Visayan languages originating from the Proto-Philippine root.
Dance
meaning: terak
A native Kapampangan term for dance, likely from a root describing rhythmic stepping.
Dance
meaning: sayaw
Shared root with other Philippine languages for movement and celebration.
Dance
meaning: bayle
Borrowed from the Spanish word 'baile', which replaced older native terms in formal contexts.
Death
meaning: Kamatayan
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian root *m-atay (to die) with the circumfix ka- -an signifying a state or condition.
Death
meaning: Kamatayon
From the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *atay (death) combined with the prefix ka- and suffix -on to form an abstract noun.
Death
meaning: Katayag
Stemming from the common Austronesian root for death, frequently used in the context of the cessation of life.
Death
meaning: Kamatayon
Shares the same Malayo-Polynesian root *atay, with local grammatical markers for denoting a noun of state.
Death
meaning: Kamatayon
Derived from the Visayan variant of the root *atay, used across the central Philippines to signify the end of life.
Death
meaning: Kamatayan
From the root 'pate' meaning death, linked to the general Philippine linguistic evolution of the term for dying.
Death
meaning: Patey
Rooted in the ancient North Philippine lexical tradition for the loss of life, distinct in its phonetic evolution.
Death
meaning: Kagadanan
Derived from the root 'gadan' which is specific to the Bikol languages to denote the act of dying.
Destiny
meaning: tadhana
An indigenous Tagalog word referring to fate or destiny, often implying a predetermined course of events.
Destiny
meaning: kapalaran
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Destiny
meaning: gasat
Possibly from Spanish 'suerte' (luck) or a related Austronesian term, commonly used to mean fate or destiny in Ilocano.
Destiny
meaning: kapalaran
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Destiny
meaning: kapalaran
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Destiny
meaning: kapalaran
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Destiny
meaning: kapalaran
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Destiny
meaning: kapaladan
From the root word palad (palm of the hand, also fate or luck) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun.
Devil
meaning: Demonyo
Derived from the Spanish 'demonio', which originates from the Greek 'daimon' meaning a spirit or divine power.
Devil
meaning: Yawa
A native Visayan term originally referring to malevolent spirits or demons in pre-colonial mythology.
Devil
meaning: Sa-iro
An indigenous Ilocano term used to describe evil spirits or the personification of wickedness.
Devil
meaning: Yawa
Cognate with the Cebuano 'yawa', rooted in Proto-Philippine concepts of harmful supernatural entities.
Devil
meaning: Panulay
Rooted in the word 'tulay' (to cross), historically referring to entities that cross into the human world to tempt or harm.
Devil
meaning: Demonyu
A localized spelling of the Spanish 'demonio', replacing indigenous terms for evil spirits during the colonial era.
Devil
meaning: Demonyo
Borrowed from Spanish during the Christianization of Pangasinan, replacing older terms for malevolent 'anito'.
Devil
meaning: Saimo
Refers to a specific type of malevolent spirit in ancient Bicolano folklore often associated with darkness.
Discover
meaning: Tumuklas
From the root word tuklas meaning 'to uncover, to find out'.
Discover
meaning: Diskubrehon
From Spanish descubrir meaning 'to discover'.
Discover
meaning: Matakuatan
From the root word takuat meaning 'to find, to realize'.
Discover
meaning: Nadiskobrehan
From Spanish descubrir meaning 'to discover'.
Discover
meaning: Diskubrehon
From Spanish descubrir meaning 'to discover'.
Discover
meaning: Tuklasan
From the root word tuklas meaning 'to uncover, to find out'.
Discover
meaning: Nadiskobre
From Spanish descubrir meaning 'to discover'.
Discover
meaning: Madiskobre
From Spanish descubrir meaning 'to discover'.
Divine
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Divine
meaning: Balaan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Divine
meaning: Nasantuan
Derived from the Spanish loanword "santo" (holy/saint).
Divine
meaning: Balaan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Divine
meaning: Baraan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Divine
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Divine
meaning: Masanto
Derived from the Spanish loanword "santo" (holy/saint).
Divine
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Dog
meaning: aso
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *asu, the common term for domestic dog across the Austronesian family.
Dog
meaning: iro
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *iruq, a specific variant for dog used in Central Philippine languages.
Dog
meaning: aso
Inherited from Proto-Austronesian *asu, maintaining the original vowel structure found in early migratory groups.
Dog
meaning: ido
Cognate with Cebuano 'iro', originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *iruq with a typical /r/ to /d/ shift.
Dog
meaning: ayam
Unique among Philippine languages, it likely comes from an old word for 'tame' or 'domestic animal'.
Dog
meaning: asu
Directly descended from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *asu, consistent with other northern Philippine languages.
Dog
meaning: aso
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *asu, shared by the majority of the Philippine linguistic subgroup.
Dog
meaning: ayam
Cognate with the Waray term, referring to domestic animals or animals used for the chase.
Dragon
meaning: Bakunawa
In Philippine mythology, the Bakunawa is a serpent-like dragon that swallowed the moon, rooted in ancient Austronesian beliefs.
Dragon
meaning: Bakunawa
The term refers to a giant sea serpent or dragon in Visayan mythology believed to cause eclipses.
Dragon
meaning: translation
A loanword from Spanish and English used to describe the mythical creature, as traditional Ilocano folklore often refers to 'arasaas' or spirits.
Dragon
meaning: Bakunawa
Shared with other Visayan languages, it denotes the mythical moon-eating serpent.
Dragon
meaning: Bakunawa
Derived from the ancient deity in Waray folklore that resides in the ocean and challenges the heavens.
Dragon
meaning: translation
Primarily uses the Hispanized 'dragon' for the mythical beast, though historical serpent spirits existed in local lore.
Dragon
meaning: translation
Modern Pangasinan utilizes the Spanish loanword 'dragón' or English equivalent for this non-native mythological figure.
Dragon
meaning: Bakunawa
The Bicolano version of the sea serpent dragon, appearing in regional myths like the story of Haliya.
Dream
meaning: Pangarap
From Tagalog root 'arap' referring to a desired future or aspiration.
Dream
meaning: Damgo
From Proto-Philippine *daməʀu, referring to a vision during sleep or a strong desire.
Dream
meaning: Tagtagainep
From Ilocano root 'ainep' referring to a vision or what occurs during sleep.
Dream
meaning: Damgo
From Hiligaynon root 'damgo' referring to a vision during sleep or a strong desire.
Dream
meaning: Damgo
From Waray root 'damgo' referring to a vision during sleep or a strong desire.
Dream
meaning: Panagimpan
From Kapampangan root 'impan' referring to a vision or aspiration.
Dream
meaning: Tagainep
From Pangasinan root 'ainep' referring to a vision or what occurs during sleep.
Dream
meaning: Pangaturugan
From Bikol root 'turug' meaning sleep, referring to a vision during sleep or an aspiration.
Dreamer
meaning: Mananaginip
From the root word 'panaginip' (dream) with the agentive prefix 'mana-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Magdadamgo
From the root word 'damgo' (dream) with the agentive prefix 'mag-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Agdindinamag
From the root word 'dinamdam' (dream) with the prefix 'agdin-' indicating a habitual or continuous action.
Dreamer
meaning: Nagadamgo
From the root word 'damgo' (dream) with the present progressive/agentive prefix 'naga-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Nagdaramgo
From the root word 'damgo' (dream) with the present progressive/agentive prefix 'nag-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Mamana'ginip
From the root word 'panaginip' (dream) with the agentive prefix 'mana-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Mananaginip
From the root word 'panaginip' (dream) with the agentive prefix 'mana-'.
Dreamer
meaning: Paradamgo
From the root word 'damgo' (dream) with the agentive prefix 'para-'.
Earth
meaning: Mundo
Derived from the Spanish 'mundo', which comes from the Latin 'mundus', meaning the world or the universe.
Earth
meaning: Kalibutan
Rooted in the word 'libot', meaning to surround or go around, reflecting the concept of the surrounding environment.
Earth
meaning: Lubong
An indigenous term likely originating from Proto-Austronesian roots referring to the physical world or realm.
Earth
meaning: Kalibutan
Derived from 'libot', signifying the entirety of what surrounds human existence.
Earth
meaning: Kalibutan
Common among Visayan languages, it refers to the space that encompasses everything.
Earth
meaning: Yatu
A native term referring to the earth or the world, distinct from Spanish influences.
Earth
meaning: Mundo
Borrowed from the Spanish 'mundo', integrated into the local lexicon for the planet.
Earth
meaning: Kinaban
An indigenous term referring to the physical earth or the dwelling place of humans.
eat
meaning: kain
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *kaen, which means to consume food.
eat
meaning: kaon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kaen, retaining the original meaning of consumption.
eat
meaning: mangan
Derived from the root 'kan' with the prefix 'mang-', following Northern Luzon linguistic patterns.
eat
meaning: kaon
Cognate with Cebuano, originating from the Proto-Austronesian root for eating.
eat
meaning: kaon
Common Visayan term rooted in Proto-Austronesian *kaen.
eat
meaning: mangan
From the root 'kan' plus the verbalizing prefix 'ma-', similar to Ilocano and other Central Luzon languages.
eat
meaning: mangan
Sharing the same Northern Philippine linguistic root 'kan' denoting the act of eating.
eat
meaning: kakan
A reduplicated form or variant of the Proto-Austronesian *kaen used in the Bicol region.
Enough
meaning: Sapat
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sapat.
Enough
meaning: Igo
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ijuq.
Enough
meaning: Umdas
From root word das (reach, arrive).
Enough
meaning: Husto
From Spanish justo (just, exact).
Enough
meaning: Tama
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tama (right).
Enough
meaning: Sapat
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sapat.
Enough
meaning: Kawala
From root word wala (exist, be present).
Enough
meaning: Tama na
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tama (right) and na (already).
Eternity
meaning: Walang hanggan
Derived from 'walang' (without) and 'hanggan' (limit or end).
Eternity
meaning: Walay katapusan
From 'walay' (without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Eternity
meaning: Agnanayon
Derived from the root 'nanayon' (to be constant, to last) with the prefix 'ag-' indicating continuous state.
Eternity
meaning: Walay katapusan
From 'walay' (without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Eternity
meaning: Waray katapusan
From 'waray' (without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Eternity
meaning: Kawalang anggánan
Formed from 'kawalang' (lack of, without) and 'anggánan' (limit, end).
Eternity
meaning: Anggapoy angga
Literally means 'there is no end,' from 'anggapoy' (there is no) and 'angga' (end).
Eternity
meaning: Mayo katapusan
From 'mayo' (none, without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Ethereal
meaning: makalangit
From 'langit', which comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋit, meaning sky or heavens.
Ethereal
meaning: langitnon
Derived from the root 'langit', originating from Proto-Austronesian *laŋit, referring to the firmament.
Ethereal
meaning: nailangitan
Rooted in 'langit', from Proto-Austronesian *laŋit, modified by the prefix 'nai-' to denote a state of being.
Ethereal
meaning: langitnon
Comes from 'langit', a common Austronesian term for the upper atmosphere or spiritual realm.
Ethereal
meaning: han langit
Based on 'langit', shared across Philippine languages from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root for sky.
Ethereal
meaning: banuwan
From 'banua', meaning sky or year, descending from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banua (land/settlement/sky).
Ethereal
meaning: tawenen
Derived from 'tawen' (sky/year), which is the Pangasinan cognate for the celestial sphere.
Ethereal
meaning: langitnon
Rooted in 'langit', consistent with the widespread Austronesian term for the celestial dome.
Evolve
meaning: umunlad
Derived from the root word 'unlad' meaning 'progress' or 'development'.
Evolve
meaning: molambo
Formed from the root word 'lambo' meaning 'to develop' or 'to progress'.
Evolve
meaning: agbalbaliw
Comes from the root word 'baliw' meaning 'change' or 'alteration'.
Evolve
meaning: magbag-o
Originates from the root word 'bag-o' meaning 'new' or 'to change'.
Evolve
meaning: magbag-o
Derived from the root word 'bag-o' meaning 'new' or 'to change'.
Evolve
meaning: míbayu
Stems from the root word 'bayu' meaning 'new' or 'change'.
Evolve
meaning: manuman
Formed from the root word 'uman' meaning 'change' or 'alteration'.
Evolve
meaning: magbago
Derived from the root word 'bago' meaning 'new' or 'to change'.
Explore
meaning: Maggalugad
From the root word galugad meaning 'to search thoroughly, to scour'.
Explore
meaning: Susihon
From the root word susi (key, to examine), meaning to investigate or examine thoroughly.
Explore
meaning: Sukisoken
From the root word sukisok meaning 'to search, to investigate'.
Explore
meaning: Sakuon
From the root word saku meaning 'to search, to explore'.
Explore
meaning: Susihon
From the root word susi meaning 'to examine, to investigate'.
Explore
meaning: Maglakbe
From the root word lakbe (travel, journey), implying traveling to new places.
Explore
meaning: Mansukisok
From the root word sukisok meaning 'to search, to investigate'.
Explore
meaning: Maggalugad
From the root word galugad meaning 'to search thoroughly, to scour'.
faith
meaning: pananampalataya
Derived from the Sanskrit 'sampratyaya', meaning trust or confidence, which entered Tagalog through Malay.
faith
meaning: pagtuo
Originates from the Proto-Austronesian root '*tuqu' referring to truth or rightness.
faith
meaning: pammati
Root word 'pati' is common across Philippine languages, derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*pati'.
faith
meaning: pagtuo
Shares the same Visayan root as Cebuano, emphasizing the concept of truth and acceptance.
faith
meaning: pagtoo
From the Proto-Austronesian '*tuqu' meaning 'true', evolving into the act of accepting something as true.
faith
meaning: kasampalatayanan
Cognate with the Tagalog term, originating from the Sanskrit 'sampratyaya' via Old Malay.
faith
meaning: pananisia
Derived from the root 'pisia' or 'isia', relating to the act of recognizing or acknowledging truth.
faith
meaning: pagtubod
Rooted in the word 'tubod', which in Central Philippine languages signifies flowing or following, implying obedience or trust.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Family
meaning: Pamilya
A loanword from Spanish 'familia'.
Fearless
meaning: Walang takot
From Tagalog 'wala' (none/without) and 'takot' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Walay kahadlok
From Cebuano 'wala' (none/without) and 'hadlok' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Awan buteng
From Ilocano 'awan' (none/without) and 'buteng' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Wala sing kahadlok
From Hiligaynon 'wala' (none/without) and 'hadlok' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Waray kahadlok
From Waray 'waray' (none/without) and 'hadlok' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Ala king takut
From Kapampangan 'ala' (none/without) and 'takut' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Andooy takot
From Pangasinan 'andi' (none/without) and 'takot' (fear).
Fearless
meaning: Daing takot
From Bikol 'daing' (none/without) and 'takot' (fear).
Fighter
meaning: Manlalaban
Derived from the root word 'laban' meaning 'fight' or 'struggle', with the prefix 'man-' denoting an agent.
Fighter
meaning: Manggugubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war' or 'to fight', with the prefix 'mang-' denoting an agent.
Fighter
meaning: Mannakigubbat
Derived from the root word 'gubbat' meaning 'fight' or 'war', with the prefix 'mannaki-' denoting one who fights.
Fighter
meaning: Manugsukol
Derived from the root word 'sukol' meaning 'to fight back' or 'to resist', with the prefix 'manug-' denoting an agent.
Fighter
meaning: Mangaraway
Derived from the root word 'raway' meaning 'to fight' or 'to brawl', with the prefix 'mang-' denoting an agent.
Fighter
meaning: Palaban
Derived from the root word 'laban' meaning 'fight' or 'struggle', indicating someone who is combative or always ready to fight.
Fighter
meaning: Manlalaban
Derived from the root word 'laban' meaning 'fight' or 'struggle', with the prefix 'man-' denoting an agent.
Fighter
meaning: Paralaban
Derived from the root word 'laban' meaning 'fight' or 'struggle', with the prefix 'para-' denoting an agent.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Derived from the endonym for the people of the Philippines, originally from the Spanish 'Filipino' referring to King Philip II.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Borrowed from Spanish 'Filipino' through Tagalog, adjusted to Cebuano phonology.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
From Spanish 'Filipino', adapted into the Ilocano lexicon to denote the national identity.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Derived from the Spanish 'Filipino' and shared across Philippine languages via national integration.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Adopted from the Spanish term via Tagalog influence in the regional administrative context.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipinu
Adapts the Spanish 'Filipino' using the Kapampangan 'u' vowel shift for word-final 'o'.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Direct borrowing from the national language term, originating from the Spanish royal name.
Filipino
meaning: Pilipino
Inherited from Spanish through common usage in the Bicol region to refer to the national identity.
Fire
meaning: apoy
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *hapuy, referring to fire or light.
Fire
meaning: kalayo
From Proto-Austronesian *kalu-ayu, historically referring to heat or flame.
Fire
meaning: apuy
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hapuy, meaning fire.
Fire
meaning: kalayo
Cognate with Cebuano 'kalayo', rooted in Proto-Austronesian forms for flame.
Fire
meaning: kalayo
Common Visayan term derived from Proto-Austronesian roots for heat and flame.
Fire
meaning: api
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *hapuy, with the loss of the initial 'h' and final vowel shift common in the language.
Fire
meaning: pool
Likely related to local terms for burning or conflagration.
Fire
meaning: kalayo
Shared Central Philippine root derived from Proto-Austronesian.
Flourish
meaning: yumabong
Derived from the root word 'yabong' which signifies 'luxuriant growth' or 'prosperity'.
Flourish
meaning: molambo
Formed from the root word 'lambo' meaning 'to grow luxuriantly' or 'to prosper'.
Flourish
meaning: rumang-ay
Comes from the root word 'rang-ay' meaning 'progress' or 'prosperity'.
Flourish
meaning: mag-uswag
Originates from the root word 'uswag' meaning 'progress' or 'advancement'.
Flourish
meaning: mag-uswag
Derived from the root word 'uswag' meaning 'progress' or 'advancement'.
Flourish
meaning: sumúlung
Stems from the root word 'súlung' which means 'progress' or 'advance'.
Flourish
meaning: onmaliguas
Formed from the root word 'maliguas' meaning 'prosperous' or 'well-being'.
Flourish
meaning: mag-uswag
Derived from the root word 'uswag' meaning 'progress' or 'prosperity'.
Fly
meaning: Lipad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Fly
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Fly
meaning: Tayab
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tayab* meaning 'to fly, to soar'.
Fly
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Fly
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Fly
meaning: Palayó
Derived from the root word *layó* (to fly, go up) with the prefix *pa-*, indicating direction or action.
Fly
meaning: Tayaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tayaw* meaning 'to fly'.
Fly
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Focus
meaning: Magpokus
From the Spanish loanword 'foco' (focus) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Focus
meaning: Magtutok
From the root word 'tutok' (to stare intently, to concentrate) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Focus
meaning: Ipannakem
From the root word 'nakem' (mind, intention) with the prefix 'ipan-' (to put, to direct) indicating mental concentration.
Focus
meaning: Magtutok
From the root word 'tutok' (to stare, to concentrate) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Focus
meaning: Magtutok
From the root word 'tutok' (to stare intently) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Focus
meaning: Tutukan
From the root word 'tutuk' (to stare, to concentrate) with the object-focused suffix '-an'.
Focus
meaning: Tutok
From the root word 'tutok' (to concentrate, to stare intently).
Focus
meaning: Magtutok
From the root word 'tutok' (to stare, to concentrate) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Forever
meaning: Magpakailanman
Composed of 'magpa-' (to cause to be) and 'kailanman' (anytime, ever).
Forever
meaning: Hangtud sa hangtod
Literally 'until until,' from 'hangtud' (until) and 'hangtod' (end, limit).
Forever
meaning: Agnanayon
Derived from the root 'nanayon' (to be constant, to last) with the prefix 'ag-' indicating continuous state.
Forever
meaning: Sa walay katapusan
From 'sa' (to/in), 'walay' (without), and 'katapusan' (end).
Forever
meaning: Ha kadayunan
From 'ha' (in/to) and 'kadayunan' (permanence, eternity), derived from 'dayon' (permanent).
Forever
meaning: Angga king anggán
Literally 'until the end,' from 'angga' (until) and 'king anggán' (the end).
Forever
meaning: Anggad angga
Literally 'until end,' from 'anggad' (until) and 'angga' (end).
Forever
meaning: Sagkod pa man
Composed of 'sagkod' (until) and 'pa man' (yet, still), conveying 'until forever'.
Forgiveness
meaning: pagpapatawad
From the root 'tawad', which originally meant to bargain or discount, evolving into the act of releasing a debt or sin.
Forgiveness
meaning: pasaylo
From the root 'saylo', which means to pass over or overlook an error.
Forgiveness
meaning: pammakawan
Derived from the root 'pakawan', which is the indigenous term for pardon or release.
Forgiveness
meaning: kapatawaran
Rooted in 'tawad', similar to Tagalog, signifying the act of reducing a price or releasing a moral debt.
Forgiveness
meaning: pasaylo
Cognate with Cebuano 'saylo', meaning to skip or bypass an offense.
Forgiveness
meaning: patawad
Derived from the root 'tawad', common in Central Luzon for bargaining or granting a pardon.
Forgiveness
meaning: panampariaryo
Derived from 'paria' or 'pariaryo', involving the restoration of favor or mercy.
Forgiveness
meaning: pagpatawad
Based on the root 'tawad', meaning to overlook or discount a fault.
Free
meaning: Malaya
Derived from the root word "laya" meaning freedom or liberty.
Free
meaning: Gawas
Indigenous, meaning outside or free from confinement.
Free
meaning: Wayawaya
From the root word "waya", often reduplicated for emphasis, meaning space or liberty.
Free
meaning: Hilway
Indigenous, meaning free, untroubled, or unhindered.
Free
meaning: Luwas
Indigenous, meaning outside or free from confinement.
Free
meaning: Malaya
Derived from the root word "laya" meaning freedom or liberty.
Free
meaning: Lukas
Indigenous, meaning untied, unfastened, or free.
Free
meaning: Burado
Indigenous, meaning erased, abolished, or free from a burden or debt.
Freedom
meaning: Kalayaan
From root word "laya" (freedom) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Kagawasan
From root word "gawas" (outside, free) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Wayawaya
From the root word "waya" often reduplicated to express liberty or independence.
Freedom
meaning: Kahilwayan
From root word "hilway" (free, untroubled) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Katalwasan
From root word "talwas" (to be saved, rescued, liberated) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Kalayan
From root word "laya" (freedom) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Kalukasan
From root word "lukas" (untied, unfastened, free) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Freedom
meaning: Kalingkasan
From root word "lingkas" (to be free, released) with prefix "ka-" and suffix "-an" forming an abstract noun.
Friend
meaning: Kaibigan
Derived from the root word *ibig* (love, desire) with the prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'.
Friend
meaning: Higala
Possibly from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sa(n)dáyan* meaning 'companion, friend'.
Friend
meaning: Gayyem
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gayam* meaning 'friend, companion'.
Friend
meaning: Abyan
From the root word *abyan* meaning 'companion'.
Friend
meaning: Sangkay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sa(n)dáyan* meaning 'companion, friend'.
Friend
meaning: Kaluguran
Derived from the root word *lugud* (love) with the prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'.
Friend
meaning: Kaaro
Derived from the root word *aro* (love, care) with the prefix 'ka-'.
Friend
meaning: Amigo
Borrowed from Spanish 'amigo' meaning 'friend'.
Fun
meaning: saya
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sayaq, referring to joy or happiness.
Fun
meaning: lingaw
From Proto-Philippine *liŋaw, which originally meant to distract or to amuse.
Fun
meaning: rag-o
Derived from native Ilocano roots describing exultation or triumph.
Fun
meaning: pangalipay
From the root 'lipay' meaning happy, common across Visayan languages with the prefix 'panga-' denoting an activity.
Fun
meaning: rayhak
A native Waray term for festivity and cheerfulness.
Fun
meaning: saya
Cognate with Tagalog, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sayaq.
Fun
meaning: liket
From Proto-Philippine roots relating to gladness or internal peace.
Fun
meaning: ogma
A central Philippine root specifically used in the Bicol region to denote pleasure or fun.
Glow
meaning: Ningning
From Proto-Philippine *niŋniŋ, meaning 'radiance' or 'brilliance'.
Glow
meaning: Dan-ag
From Proto-Philippine *danəg, meaning 'light' or 'brightness'.
Glow
meaning: Silnag
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siRənaŋ, meaning 'to shine' or 'radiance'.
Glow
meaning: Sanag
From Proto-Philippine *sanag, meaning 'brightness' or 'light'.
Glow
meaning: Iwag
From Proto-Philippine *iwaq, meaning 'light' or 'radiance'.
Glow
meaning: Salâ
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *salaq, meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.
Glow
meaning: Silaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *silaw, referring to light or brightness.
Glow
meaning: Liwanag
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *liwəŋ, referring to light or brightness.
God
meaning: Diyos
Borrowed from the Spanish 'Dios', which originates from the Latin 'Deus', meaning deity or divine being.
God
meaning: Dios
Derived from the Spanish 'Dios', replacing pre-colonial terms like 'Bathala' or 'Laon' in common usage.
God
meaning: Dios
Adopted from the Spanish 'Dios' during the colonial period to refer to the monotheistic Christian deity.
God
meaning: Dios
From the Spanish 'Dios', which is the standard term used across the Western Visayas for the Creator.
God
meaning: Diyos
Loanword from Spanish 'Dios', integrated into the Lexicon of Eastern Visayas.
God
meaning: Diyos
Derived from Spanish 'Dios', reflecting the influence of Catholicism in Central Luzon.
God
meaning: Dios
A Hispanic loanword 'Dios' that replaced indigenous terms for supreme deities in the Pangasinense language.
God
meaning: Dios
Borrowed from Spanish 'Dios', common across the Bicol peninsula for religious contexts.
Grace
meaning: Biyaya
From Sanskrit *vyaya (spending, distribution), adapted to mean divine favor.
Grace
meaning: Grasya
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Grace
meaning: Grasia
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Grace
meaning: Grasya
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Grace
meaning: Grasya
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Grace
meaning: Lugud
Inherited from Proto-Philippine *ʀuʀud (love, mercy, compassion), extended to mean grace.
Grace
meaning: Grasya
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Grace
meaning: Grasya
From Spanish gracia (grace).
Gratitude
meaning: Pasasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa- and reduplication.
Gratitude
meaning: Pasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa-.
Gratitude
meaning: Panagyaman
From root word agyaman (to thank), prefixed with pan-.
Gratitude
meaning: Pagpasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pag-.
Gratitude
meaning: Pasasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa- and reduplication.
Gratitude
meaning: Pasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa-.
Gratitude
meaning: Pasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa-.
Gratitude
meaning: Pasasalamat
From root word salamat (thank you), prefixed with pa- and reduplication.
Grow
meaning: lumaki
Derived from the root word 'laki' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: motubo
Formed from the root word 'tubo' which means 'to sprout' or 'to grow'.
Grow
meaning: dumakkel
Comes from the root word 'dakkel' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: magdako
Derived from the root word 'dako' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: dumako
Originates from the root word 'dako' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: dagul
Stems from the root word 'dagul' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: manbaleg
Formed from the root word 'baleg' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Grow
meaning: magdakula
Derived from the root word 'dakula' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Guidance
meaning: Gabay
Derived from the Proto-Philippine *gabay, which refers to a handrail or a support used for steadying oneself.
Guidance
meaning: Giya
Borrowed from the Spanish 'guía', which means a guide or a signpost.
Guidance
meaning: Dalan
From the Proto-Austronesian *zalan, meaning road or path, used metaphorically for guidance.
Guidance
meaning: Tugway
Originates from a term referring to leading an animal by a rope, evolving to mean general supervision or guidance.
Guidance
meaning: Giya
Adopted from the Spanish 'guía', similar to other Visayan languages for official or spiritual direction.
Guidance
meaning: Saup
Originally meaning help or assistance, used in the context of guiding someone through a difficult task.
Guidance
meaning: Panangitonton
Root word 'tonton' means to follow a trail or to trace, with the prefix 'panang-' indicating a manner of action.
Guidance
meaning: Giya
Spanish loanword 'guía', integrated into Central Philippine languages for formal instruction and direction.
Happy
meaning: Masaya
From root word saya (joy, happiness).
Happy
meaning: Malipayon
From root word lipay (joy, happiness), with prefixes ma- and suffix -on.
Happy
meaning: Naragsak
From root word ragsak (joy, happiness), with prefix na-.
Happy
meaning: Malipayon
From root word lipay (joy, happiness), with prefixes ma- and suffix -on.
Happy
meaning: Malipayon
From root word lipay (joy, happiness), with prefixes ma- and suffix -on.
Happy
meaning: Maligaya
From root word ligaya (joy, happiness), with prefix ma-.
Happy
meaning: Maliket
From root word liket (joy, happiness), with prefix ma-.
Happy
meaning: Maogma
From root word ogma (joy, happiness), with prefix ma-.
Harmony
meaning: Pagkakaisa
Derived from the root 'isa' meaning 'one', signifying unity.
Harmony
meaning: Panag-uyon
From the root 'uyon' meaning 'agreement' or 'accord'.
Harmony
meaning: Panagtutunos
From the root 'tunos' meaning 'agreement' or 'accord'.
Harmony
meaning: Paghiliugyon
From the root 'ugyon' meaning 'agreement' or 'accord'.
Harmony
meaning: Pagkaurosa
Derived from the root 'usa' meaning 'one', signifying unity.
Harmony
meaning: Pamisanmetung
Derived from the root 'metung' meaning 'one', signifying unity.
Harmony
meaning: Pankakasakey
Derived from the root 'sakey' meaning 'one', signifying unity.
Harmony
meaning: Pagkaburonyog
From the root 'bunyog' meaning 'to unite' or 'to come together'.
heart
meaning: puso
Derived from Proto-Austronesian '*pusuq', referring to the heart, bud, or center of something.
heart
meaning: kasingkasing
From the root 'kasing', which historically relates to a spinning top or the concept of a core that pulses.
heart
meaning: puso
Cognate with other Philippine languages originating from the Proto-Austronesian '*pusuq'.
heart
meaning: tagipusuon
A compound word combining 'tagi' (to keep or inner) and 'puso' (heart), signifying the inner heart.
heart
meaning: kasingkasing
Shared origin with Cebuano, referring to the rhythmic pulse or core of a being.
heart
meaning: pusu
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*pusuq', following the phonetic shift where 'o' becomes 'u'.
heart
meaning: puso
Directly descended from Proto-Austronesian '*pusuq', maintaining the original meaning of the organ or core.
heart
meaning: puso
Derived from the ancient Austronesian root for heart and central blossoms like the banana heart.
Hello
meaning: Kumusta
Derived from the Spanish phrase '¿Cómo está?' meaning 'How are you?'.
Hello
meaning: Komosta
Borrowed from the Spanish greeting '¿Cómo está?'.
Hello
meaning: Kablaaw
A native Austronesian term referring to a formal greeting or salute.
Hello
meaning: Kumusta
Adapted from the Spanish '¿Cómo está?' into the local phonology.
Hello
meaning: Kumusta
Loanword from Spanish '¿Cómo está?' used as a general greeting.
Hello
meaning: Komusta
Derived from Spanish '¿Cómo está?' meaning 'How is it?'.
Hello
meaning: Kumusta
From the Spanish greeting '¿Cómo está?' adapted into the local vernacular.
Hello
meaning: Kumusta
Borrowed from Spanish '¿Cómo está?' and used throughout the Bicol region.
Holy
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Holy
meaning: Balaan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Holy
meaning: Santo
From Spanish "santo".
Holy
meaning: Balaan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Holy
meaning: Baraan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Holy
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
Holy
meaning: Santo
From Spanish "santo".
Holy
meaning: Banal
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banal.
HOME
meaning: bahay
From Proto-Austronesian *balay, meaning a public building or house.
HOME
meaning: balay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balay, referring to a dwelling or shelter.
HOME
meaning: balay
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *balay, common across many Philippine languages for dwelling.
HOME
meaning: balay
From Proto-Austronesian *balay, signifying a structural residence.
HOME
meaning: balay
Cognate with other Philippine languages originating from Proto-Austronesian *balay.
HOME
meaning: bale
A phonetic shift from the root *balay found in common Philippine languages.
HOME
meaning: abong
Unlike most Philippine languages, it likely stems from a separate Proto-Austronesian root for shelter or shade.
HOME
meaning: balay
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balay, denoting a house or building.
Hope
meaning: Pag-asa
From the root word *asa* (to hope, expect) with the nominalizing prefix *pag-*. This is cognate to Malay 'asa'.
Hope
meaning: Paglaum
From the root word *laum* (to expect, hope) with the nominalizing prefix *pag-*. This is cognate to Malay 'harap'.
Hope
meaning: Namnama
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *nəm(ə)nəm* meaning 'to think' or 'consider', evolving to 'to hope'.
Hope
meaning: Paglaum
From the root word *laum* (to expect, hope) with the nominalizing prefix *pag-*. This is cognate to Malay 'harap'.
Hope
meaning: Paglaom
From the root word *laom* (to expect, hope) with the nominalizing prefix *pag-*. This is cognate to Malay 'harap'.
Hope
meaning: Pananayan
From the root word *anayan* (to expect, wait for) with the prefix *pan-*, indicating an object of expectation.
Hope
meaning: Ilalo
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ləzaw* meaning 'to hope' or 'expect'.
Hope
meaning: Paglaom
From the root word *laom* (to expect, hope) with the nominalizing prefix *pag-*. This is cognate to Malay 'harap'.
Infinity
meaning: Kawalang-hangganan
From 'kawalang' (lack of, without) and 'hangganan' (limit, end).
Infinity
meaning: Walay kinutuban
From 'walay' (without) and 'kinutuban' (limit, boundary).
Infinity
meaning: Awan patingga
From 'awan' (none, no) and 'patingga' (limit, end).
Infinity
meaning: Walay katapusan
From 'walay' (without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Infinity
meaning: Waray katapusan
From 'waray' (without) and 'katapusan' (end).
Infinity
meaning: Kawalang anggánan
Formed from 'kawalang' (lack of, without) and 'anggánan' (limit, end).
Infinity
meaning: Anggapoy angga
Literally means 'there is no end,' from 'anggapoy' (there is no) and 'angga' (end).
Infinity
meaning: Mayo katapusan
From 'mayo' (none, without) and 'katapusan' (end).
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Derived from the Spanish word 'ingeniería', which ultimately comes from the Latin 'ingenium' meaning innate quality or mental power.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Borrowed from Spanish 'ingeniería', following the phonological patterns of the Visayan region.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Adapted from the Spanish 'ingeniería' to fit the Ilocano phonetic system.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Loanword from Spanish 'ingeniería', used in formal and academic contexts across Western Visayas.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Derived from Spanish 'ingeniería' and integrated into the Waray-Waray lexicon.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
From Spanish 'ingeniería', adapted through the phonetic rules of the Kapampangan language.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
A borrowing from the Spanish 'ingeniería', standard for technical and scientific terms in Pangasinan.
inhenyeriya
meaning: translation
Adopted from Spanish 'ingeniería' into the Bicolano language during the colonial period.
Inspire
meaning: Magbigay-inspirasyon
A compound verb formed from 'magbigay' (to give) and the Spanish loanword 'inspirasyon' (inspiration).
Inspire
meaning: Magdasig
From the root word 'dasig' (encouragement, spirit) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb meaning 'to encourage' or 'to inspire'.
Inspire
meaning: Mangparegta
From the root word 'regta' (diligence, enthusiasm) with the prefix 'mangpa-' meaning 'to cause to be/become'.
Inspire
meaning: Magdasig
From the root word 'dasig' (encouragement) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb meaning 'to encourage' or 'to inspire'.
Inspire
meaning: Magdasig
From the root word 'dasig' (encouragement) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb meaning 'to encourage' or 'to inspire'.
Inspire
meaning: Pukawen
From the root word 'pukaw' (to awaken, to rouse) with the object-focused suffix '-en', meaning 'to awaken/inspire something/someone'.
Inspire
meaning: Mangipaseseg
From the root word 'seseg' (enthusiasm, eagerness) with the causative prefix 'mangi-pa-' meaning 'to cause/give enthusiasm'.
Inspire
meaning: Magpasigla
From the root word 'sigla' (liveliness, enthusiasm) with the causative prefix 'magpa-' meaning 'to cause to be lively' or 'to inspire'.
intentional
meaning: sinasadya
From the root 'sadya' which means 'intent' or 'purpose', likely from Malay 'sedia' meaning 'ready'.
intentional
meaning: tinuyo
Derived from the root 'tuyo' meaning 'aim' or 'goal' in Visayan languages.
intentional
meaning: inggagara
Derived from the root 'gagara' which refers to a specific purpose or desire in the Ilocano lexicon.
intentional
meaning: hungod
A native Visayan term meaning 'on purpose' or 'deliberate'.
intentional
meaning: tinuyo
Common to Eastern Visayan languages, coming from 'tuyo' meaning purpose or intention.
intentional
meaning: pigsadya
Derived from 'sadya' which is shared with Tagalog and Malay, meaning prepared or intended.
intentional
meaning: gagala
Derived from the Pangasinan root 'gala' which refers to a plan or a set goal.
intentional
meaning: tinuyo
Shared among Central Philippine languages, rooted in 'tuyo' for aim or purpose.
bayanihan
meaning: communal unity
Derived from 'bayan' (town, nation, or community), referring to the spirit of communal unity or cooperative effort to achieve a common goal.
Journey
meaning: Lakbay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lakbay meaning 'to travel, to go, to wander'.
Journey
meaning: Panaw
From Proto-Austronesian *panaw meaning 'to walk, to go'.
Journey
meaning: Viahe
From Spanish viaje meaning 'journey, trip'.
Journey
meaning: Panlakaton
From the root word lakaton meaning 'to walk, to travel'.
Journey
meaning: Biyahe
From Spanish viaje meaning 'journey, trip'.
Journey
meaning: Lakbe
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lakbay meaning 'to travel, to go, to wander'.
Journey
meaning: Biahe
From Spanish viaje meaning 'journey, trip'.
Journey
meaning: Pagbiahe
From Spanish viaje meaning 'journey, trip'.
Joy
meaning: Galak
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *galak* meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.
Joy
meaning: Kalipay
Derived from the root word *lipay* (happy, pleased) with the prefix *ka-*, forming a noun.
Joy
meaning: Rag-o
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ragu* meaning 'joy' or 'pleasure'.
Joy
meaning: Kalipay
Derived from the root word *lipay* (happy, pleased) with the prefix *ka-*, forming a noun.
Joy
meaning: Kalipay
Derived from the root word *lipay* (happy, pleased) with the prefix *ka-*, forming a noun.
Joy
meaning: Ligaya
Likely from Sanskrit *līlā* (play, sport, amusement) or a direct cognate.
Joy
meaning: Gayaga
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gayagaya* meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', often appearing in reduplicated forms.
Joy
meaning: Ugma
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ugma* meaning 'to be glad' or 'happy'.
Justice
meaning: katarungan
From the root word tuwid (straight, correct) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' forming an abstract noun meaning righteousness or justice.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Justice
meaning: hustisya
Directly borrowed from Spanish 'justicia'.
Kalangitan
meaning: translation
From the root 'langit' (sky/heaven), which traces back to Proto-Austronesian *laŋit.
Kalangitan
meaning: translation
Derived from 'langit' with the circumfix ka- -an, originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋit.
Kalangitan
meaning: langit
Inherited from Proto-Austronesian *laŋit, referring to the physical sky or the spiritual realm.
Kalangitan
meaning: translation
From the root 'langit', common across Philippine languages, meaning the firmament or paradise.
Kalangitan
meaning: translation
Directly descended from Proto-Austronesian *laŋit, signifying the expanse above the earth.
Kalangitan
meaning: banua
Unique in its common usage compared to other Philippine languages, it shares roots with the word for 'year' or 'world' in some Austronesian branches.
Kalangitan
meaning: tawen
The Pangasinan term for sky/heaven, distinct from 'langit', likely related to the concept of seasons or cycles.
Kalangitan
meaning: translation
From the root 'langit', which is the standard term for sky across most central Philippine languages.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Derived from the Spanish phrase '¿cómo está?' meaning 'how are you?'.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Loanword from the Spanish '¿cómo está?', integrated into Visayan languages during the colonial period.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Adopted from Spanish '¿cómo está?' and adapted to Ilocano phonology.
kamusta
meaning: translation
From the Spanish greeting '¿cómo está?', commonly used in Western Visayas.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Directly borrowed from the Spanish greeting '¿cómo está?'.
kamusta
meaning: komusta
Derived from the Spanish '¿cómo está?' with the 'o' often preserved in written Kapampangan.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Borrowed from Spanish '¿cómo está?' into the Pangasinan lexicon.
kamusta
meaning: kumusta
Spanish origin from '¿cómo está?', standard across the Bicol region.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Peace
From the root 'payapa' which is derived from the Old Tagalog 'payapa' meaning calm or tranquil. It likely shares Austronesian roots with terms signifying stillness.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kalinaw
Derived from the root 'linaw', which means clear or calm, often used to describe still waters in Visayan languages.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kapiat
Derived from 'piat', an indigenous Ilocano term for quietude and absence of conflict.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kalinong
From the root 'linong', indicating a state of silence or lack of disturbance, common in Western Visayan dialects.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kamingaw
While often associated with loneliness, in the context of peace it refers to the profound stillness of the surroundings.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kapayapan
Cognate with Tagalog 'payapa', originating from the shared Proto-Philippine roots for calm and order.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Kareenan
From the root 'deen', meaning rest or quiet, specifically used in Central Luzon to denote a lack of noise or war.
Kapayapaan
meaning: Katoninongan
From 'tonong', which means to stop or to be still, reflecting a state where all movement or conflict has ceased.
kapwa
meaning: translation
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ka-pua, indicating a shared identity or being a fellow human.
kapwa
meaning: isigkatawo
A compound of 'isig' (each/fellow) and 'tawo' (person), from Proto-Austronesian *Cau.
kapwa
meaning: padapaya
From 'pada' meaning equal or same, rooted in Proto-Austronesian *pada.
kapwa
meaning: isigkatawo
From 'isig' (fellow) and 'tawo' (human), sharing the same Austronesian roots as Cebuano.
kapwa
meaning: isigkatawo
Derived from the prefix 'isig-' denoting companionship and 'tawo' for human.
kapwa
meaning: kapara
Rooted in 'para', meaning like or similar, often used to denote a peer or fellow.
kapwa
meaning: kapara
From the root 'para' signifying similarity or equality in status or nature.
kapwa
meaning: translation
Cognate with the Tagalog term, originating from the Proto-Austronesian concepts of shared self.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Karma
meaning: translation
Directly borrowed from Sanskrit 'karma', often via English, referring to the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.
Keen
meaning: matalas
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *talem, which means sharp or pointed.
Keen
meaning: hait
From the Proto-Austronesian *Sa-it, referring to the edge or sharpness of a tool.
Keen
meaning: natarem
Originates from the Proto-Philippine *tarem, meaning sharp or keen-edged.
Keen
meaning: matalom
From the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *talem, similar to Tagalog talas but retaining the 'm' ending.
Keen
meaning: maritot
Likely derived from local terms describing a piercing or thin, sharp quality.
Keen
meaning: matalas
Borrowed from or shared with Tagalog root *talas, meaning sharpness of edge or mind.
Keen
meaning: mataram
From Proto-Austronesian roots meaning sharp-edged or pointed.
Keen
meaning: matarom
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *talem, following the phonological shift of 'l' to 'r' in Central Bikol.
kwento
meaning: story
Derived from the Spanish word 'cuento', which means a story or narrative.
kwento
meaning: sugilanon
From the root 'sugid', meaning to tell or narrate, combined with the suffix '-anon' to denote a narrative form.
kwento
meaning: sarita
Native Ilocano term referring to talk, speech, or a story.
kwento
meaning: istorya
Borrowed from the Spanish 'historia', meaning history or story.
kwento
meaning: sumat
A native term meaning to inform, tell, or report news or a story.
kwento
meaning: istorya
Borrowed from the Spanish 'historia', commonly used in Kapampangan for narratives.
kwento
meaning: tongtong
A native word meaning to converse or to tell a narrative or account.
kwento
meaning: istorya
Borrowed from the Spanish 'historia', widely used across Bicolano dialects for tales.
Laugh
meaning: Tawa
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tawa.
Laugh
meaning: Katawa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tawa, with prefix ka-.
Laugh
meaning: Katawa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tawa, with prefix ka-.
Laugh
meaning: Kadlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qedaw (to laugh).
Laugh
meaning: Kadlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qedaw (to laugh).
Laugh
meaning: Tula
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tula (to laugh, rejoice).
Laugh
meaning: Katawa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tawa, with prefix ka-.
Laugh
meaning: Kadlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qedaw (to laugh).
life
meaning: buhay
From Proto-Austronesian *buha-i, meaning to live or be alive.
life
meaning: kinabuhi
Derived from the root 'buhi' (alive) with the circumfix 'kina- -hi' denoting a state of being.
life
meaning: biag
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bihaŋ, related to the concept of existence and breath.
life
meaning: kinabuhi
Shares the same Austronesian root as Cebuano, emphasizing the essence of existence.
life
meaning: kinabuhi
From the root 'buhi' which is common across Visayan languages for being alive.
life
meaning: bie
Cognate with Tagalog 'buhay', showing the common sound shift of -uhay to -ie in Kapampangan.
life
meaning: bilay
Derived from Proto-Austronesian roots for life, maintaining the 'l' reflex common in the language.
life
meaning: buhay
Directly inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *biha-i, meaning life or to live.
Light
meaning: liwanag
An indigenous Tagalog term referring to brightness, illumination, or clarity.
Light
meaning: kahayag
From the root word hayag (bright, clear) with prefix 'ka-' forming a noun meaning brightness or light.
Light
meaning: lawag
An indigenous Ilocano term referring to brightness, clarity, or light.
Light
meaning: kasanag
From the root word sanag (bright) with prefix 'ka-' forming a noun meaning brightness or light.
Light
meaning: kalamrag
From the root word lamrag (bright) with prefix 'ka-' forming a noun meaning brightness or light.
Light
meaning: sala
An indigenous Kapampangan term referring to light, brightness, or illumination.
Light
meaning: liwawa
An indigenous Pangasinan term referring to brightness, illumination, or clarity.
Light
meaning: liwanag
An indigenous Bikol term referring to brightness, illumination, or clarity.
Live
meaning: Mabuhay
From the root word 'buhay' meaning 'life' or 'to live'.
Live
meaning: Mabuhi
From the root word 'buhi' meaning 'alive' or 'life'.
Live
meaning: Agbiag
From the root word 'biag' meaning 'life'.
Live
meaning: Mabuhi
From the root word 'buhi' meaning 'alive' or 'life'.
Live
meaning: Mabuhi
From the root word 'buhi' meaning 'alive' or 'life'.
Live
meaning: Mabie
From the root word 'bie' meaning 'life'.
Live
meaning: Manbilay
From the root word 'bilay' meaning 'life'.
Live
meaning: Mabuhay
From the root word 'buhay' meaning 'life' or 'to live'.
Love
meaning: Pag-ibig
Derived from the root word 'ibig' (desire, wish) with the noun-forming prefix 'pag-'.
Love
meaning: Gugma
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *guma.
Love
meaning: Ayat
Derived from Proto-Philippine *a(ʀ)at (love, desire).
Love
meaning: Paghigugma
Formed from the root 'higugma' (to love) with the noun-forming prefix 'pag-'.
Love
meaning: Gugma
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *guma.
Love
meaning: Lugud
Derived from Proto-Philippine *luqud.
Love
meaning: Aro
Derived from Proto-Philippine *a(ʀ)u.
Love
meaning: Pagkamoot
Formed from the root 'moot' (affection, fondness) with the noun-forming prefix 'pagka-'.
Loyalty
meaning: Katapatan
Derived from the root word *tapat* (true, honest) with the prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'.
Loyalty
meaning: Pagkamaunongon
Formed from the root word *unong* (to be loyal/faithful) with prefixes 'pagka-' and 'ma-' and suffix '-on'.
Loyalty
meaning: Kinapudno
Derived from the root word *pudno* (truth) with the prefix 'kina-' forming an abstract noun.
Loyalty
meaning: Pagkamainunungon
Formed from the root word *unong* (to be loyal/faithful) with prefixes 'pagka-' and 'main-' and suffix '-on'.
Loyalty
meaning: Pagtinuman
Derived from the root word *tuman* (to obey, fulfill) with prefixes 'pagti-' and suffix '-an', implying faithfulness.
Loyalty
meaning: Katapatan
Derived from the root word *tapat* (true, honest) with the prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'.
Loyalty
meaning: Katapatan
Derived from the root word *tapat* (true, honest) with the prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'.
Loyalty
meaning: Katugaan
Derived from the root word *tuga* (promise, vow) with prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an', implying faithfulness to a promise.
mabuhay
meaning: Live
From the root 'buhay', derived from Proto-Austronesian *biRuq, meaning 'life' or 'to live'.
mabuhay
meaning: mabuhi
From the root 'buhi', sharing the same Proto-Austronesian origin *biRuq meaning 'life'.
mabuhay
meaning: agbiag
Derived from 'biag', related to the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian word for life and existence.
mabuhay
meaning: mabuhi
Derived from the root 'buhi', meaning life, common among Visayan languages.
mabuhay
meaning: mabuhi
Stemming from 'buhi', reflecting the common Austronesian root for life.
mabuhay
meaning: mie
Derived from 'bie', cognate with the Tagalog 'buhay' but with distinct Kapampangan phonological shifts.
mabuhay
meaning: manbilay
From the root 'bilay', the Pangasinan term for life and existence.
mabuhay
meaning: Live
From the root 'buhay', shared with Tagalog, referring to the state of being alive.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
Magic
meaning: Salamangka
From Malay 'salamangka' referring to magic or illusion.
mahal
meaning: translation
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ma-halaq, meaning costly, dear, or precious.
mahal
meaning: translation
From Proto-Austronesian *ma-halaq, carrying the sense of being expensive or highly valued.
mahal
meaning: translation
A loanword from Tagalog or derived from the same Proto-Austronesian root indicating high value.
mahal
meaning: translation
Shared Austronesian origin meaning expensive or beloved; used commonly in both economic and emotional contexts.
mahal
meaning: translation
Inherited from the common Philippine root for 'precious' or 'costly'.
mahal
meaning: translation
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root for value or high cost.
mahal
meaning: translation
Cognate with other Philippine languages for value and affection.
mahal
meaning: translation
Rooted in the Austronesian term for high price or deep affection.
Mine
meaning: akin
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *aken, used as a first-person possessive pronoun.
Mine
meaning: ako
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *aku, indicating the self or possession by the self.
Mine
meaning: kukuak
Formed from 'kukua' (property) and the first-person suffix '-k', from Proto-Austronesian roots for possession.
Mine
meaning: akon
Cognate with Tagalog 'akin', originating from the Proto-Austronesian *aken indicating possession.
Mine
meaning: akon
Retained from Proto-Austronesian *aken, functioning as the first-person singular possessive pronoun.
Mine
meaning: kanaku
Formed from the locative/possessive marker 'ka-' and the personal pronoun base 'aku'.
Mine
meaning: kukuak
Combination of 'kukua' (possession) and the suffix '-k' (my), from Northern Philippine roots.
Mine
meaning: sakuya
Derived from the oblique case marker 'sa' and the pronoun root 'kuya/ako', signifying possession.
Moon
meaning: Buwan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Buwan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Moon
meaning: Bulan
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulan, meaning 'moon' or 'month'.
Now
meaning: Ngayon
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun.
Now
meaning: Karon
From Proto-Philippine *kadin.
Now
meaning: Ita
From Proto-Philippine *ita.
Now
meaning: Karon
From Proto-Philippine *kadin.
Now
meaning: Yana
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, cognate with Tagalog ngayon.
Now
meaning: Ngeni
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, cognate with Tagalog ngayon.
Now
meaning: Natan
From Proto-Philippine *ngayan.
Now
meaning: Ngonyan
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, cognate with Tagalog ngayon.
Ocean
meaning: Karagatan
From the root word dagat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse or collection.
Ocean
meaning: Kadagatan
From the root word dagat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse or collection.
Ocean
meaning: Taaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tasik meaning "sea, ocean".
Ocean
meaning: Kalalawran
From the root word lawod (open sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse.
Ocean
meaning: Kadagatan
From the root word dagat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse or collection.
Ocean
meaning: Kadayatnán
From the root word dayat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -án denoting a large expanse or collection.
Ocean
meaning: Kadayaan
From the root word dayat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse or collection.
Ocean
meaning: Kadagatan
From the root word dagat (sea) with the circumfix ka- -an denoting a large expanse or collection.
pag-ibig
meaning: Love
From the root word 'ibig' which is an Old Tagalog term for desire or fondness, evolving into the abstract noun for love.
pag-ibig
meaning: gugma
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian *gugma, referring to deep affection or devotion.
pag-ibig
meaning: ayat
Of Austronesian origin, specifically referring to the spirit of affection or desire for another.
pag-ibig
meaning: gugma
Cognate with Cebuano 'gugma', tracing back to Visayan roots meaning profound emotional attachment.
pag-ibig
meaning: gugma
Shared with other Visayan languages, it refers to the deep seated emotion of care and affection.
pag-ibig
meaning: sinta
Rooted in the word for 'affection' or 'darling', likely influenced by Malay 'cinta' which means love.
pag-ibig
meaning: aro
Derived from the native Pangasinan term for affection and kindness towards others.
pag-ibig
meaning: pagkamoot
Derived from the root 'moot' which signifies a state of affection or being in love in Central Bikol.
Patience
meaning: Pasensya
Borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Patience
meaning: Pasensya
Borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Patience
meaning: Anus
A native Ilocano term meaning 'endurance' or 'patience'.
Patience
meaning: Pasensya
Borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Patience
meaning: Pasensya
Borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Patience
meaning: Pamanensya
Derived from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Patience
meaning: Anos
A native Pangasinan term meaning 'endurance' or 'patience'.
Patience
meaning: Pasensya
Borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia'.
Peace
meaning: Kapayapaan
From the root 'payapa' which is derived from Old Tagalog meaning calm or steady, possibly related to the concept of levelness.
Peace
meaning: Kalinaw
Derived from the root 'linaw' which means clear water or stillness, reflecting a state of tranquility.
Peace
meaning: Kapia
Rooted in the word 'pia' which denotes wellness, health, or a good state of being.
Peace
meaning: Kalinong
From 'linong' meaning quietness or absence of noise, common in Western Visayan languages.
Peace
meaning: Kamingaw
Derived from 'mingaw' which can mean silence or loneliness, but in this context refers to stillness and absence of conflict.
Peace
meaning: Kapayapan
Cognate with Tagalog 'payapa', sharing the Austronesian root for calm or flat surfaces.
Peace
meaning: Kareenan
From 'deen' meaning rest, stillness, or silence, often used to describe a calm sea.
Peace
meaning: Katoninongan
From the root 'tonong' meaning to stop or to be still, implying the cessation of movement or noise.
pinagpala
meaning: Blessed
Derived from the root 'pala' which traces back to the Sanskrit 'phala' meaning fruit, result, or reward.
pinagpala
meaning: gipanalanginan
The root 'panalangin' is likely a compound involving the Proto-Austronesian prefix 'pan-' and a root related to prayer or favor.
pinagpala
meaning: nabendisionan
A loanword from the Spanish 'bendición' (blessing), adapted into the Ilocano verbal system.
pinagpala
meaning: ginpakamaayo
From the root 'ayo' (good), with prefixes meaning 'to treat as good' or 'to favor'.
pinagpala
meaning: binendisyunan
Borrowed from the Spanish 'bendición' and integrated into the Waray language with the infix '-in-' to denote completed action.
pinagpala
meaning: mupala
Related to the Tagalog root 'pala', originating from the Sanskrit 'phala' for fruit or benefit.
pinagpala
meaning: nabasbasan
From the root 'basbas' which refers to the act of sprinkling holy water or conferring a spiritual favor.
pinagpala
meaning: pinaladan
From the root 'palad' meaning palm of the hand or fate/luck, suggesting one whose fate has been favored.
Power
meaning: kapangyarihan
From the root word yari (to make, to do) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' denoting capability, authority, or power.
Power
meaning: gahum
An indigenous Cebuano term referring to strength, authority, or might.
Power
meaning: pannakabalin
From the root word balin (able, possible) with prefix 'panna-' indicating ability or power.
Power
meaning: gahum
An indigenous Hiligaynon term referring to strength, authority, or might.
Power
meaning: gahom
An indigenous Waray term referring to strength, authority, or might.
Power
meaning: upaya
An indigenous Kapampangan term meaning authority, influence, or power.
Power
meaning: pakayari
From the root word yari (to make, to do) with prefix 'paka-' indicating ability or power.
Power
meaning: kapangyarihan
From the root word yari (to make, to do) with prefixes 'ka-' and suffix '-an' denoting capability, authority, or power.
president
meaning: pangulo
Derived from 'ulo' (head) with the prefix 'pang-', signifying someone who acts as the head of a body or organization.
president
meaning: pangulo
From the Cebuano word 'ulo' meaning head, combined with the prefix 'pang-' to denote an instrumental role or leadership position.
president
meaning: presidente
A loanword from the Spanish 'presidente', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'praesidere' meaning to sit before or guard.
president
meaning: pangulo
Rooted in 'ulo' (head) common across Austronesian languages, specifically referring to the lead person in a hierarchy.
president
meaning: mangulo
Derived from 'ulo' meaning head, used in the Eastern Visayas region to designate a chief or leader.
president
meaning: pamuntuk
Derived from 'puntuk' meaning to carry on the head, evolving to mean the person who carries the burden of leadership.
president
meaning: presidente
Adopted from the Spanish 'presidente' during the colonial era, replacing indigenous terms for administrative roles.
president
meaning: presidente
Borrowed from Spanish, commonly used in formal and political contexts across the Bicol region.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
Loanword from the Spanish 'princesa', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'princeps' meaning first or chief.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
Derived from Spanish 'princesa', adapted into the local phonetic system following the arrival of Spanish colonizers.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
An Ilocano adaptation of the Spanish term 'princesa', denoting a female royal.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
Borrowed from Spanish 'princesa' and integrated into Western Visayan lexicon for royalty.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
Directly adapted from the Spanish 'princesa', used to refer to the daughter of a monarch.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
A borrowed term from the Spanish word for princess, used across various Philippine languages with slight phonetic shifts.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
Borrowed from the Spanish 'princesa', a result of centuries of Spanish cultural influence in the region.
Princess
meaning: Prinsesa
A loanword from Spanish 'princesa' used to describe a female member of a royal family.
Pure
meaning: Dalísay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *dalísay.
Pure
meaning: Putli
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *putiq.
Pure
meaning: Dalisay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *dalísay.
Pure
meaning: Putli
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *putiq.
Pure
meaning: Puraw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *puraw.
Pure
meaning: Malinis
From root word linis (clean).
Pure
meaning: Melinis
From root word linis (clean).
Pure
meaning: Puraw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *puraw.
Puso
meaning: heart
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *pusuq, originally referring to the heart of a person or the flower of a banana.
Puso
meaning: kasingkasing
Derived from the root 'kasing' which relates to a core or spinning top, symbolizing the rhythmic beating of the heart.
Puso
meaning: heart
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pusuq, signifying the internal organ or the center of life.
Puso
meaning: tagipusuon
A compound of 'tagi' (to keep/contain) and 'pusuon' (heart), referring to the seat of emotions.
Puso
meaning: kasingkasing
Shares the same Austronesian roots as Cebuano, emphasizing the heart as the center of vitality.
Puso
meaning: pusu
From the Proto-Austronesian *pusuq, with the characteristic Kapampangan vowel shift dropping the final glottal stop.
Puso
meaning: heart
Originates from the common Austronesian root for the heart and the banana blossom.
Puso
meaning: heart
Directly descended from the Proto-Austronesian *pusuq, denoting the anatomical heart and emotional center.
Quiet
meaning: Tahimik
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqəmik, meaning "silent, quiet".
Quiet
meaning: Hilom
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hidəm, which implies darkness and silence.
Quiet
meaning: Naulimek
From the root word ulimek (silence, quietness) with the prefix na- denoting an adjective.
Quiet
meaning: Mahipos
From the root word hipos (silence, quietness) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Quiet
meaning: Mahilom
From the root word hilom (silence, quietness) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Quiet
meaning: Tahimik
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqəmik, meaning "silent, quiet".
Quiet
meaning: Matahimik
From the root word tahimik (quiet) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Quiet
meaning: Matalingag
From the root word talingag (silence, quietness) with the prefix ma- denoting an adjective.
Rare
meaning: bihira
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian *bi- + *hira, suggesting something that occurs only occasionally or is sparse.
Rare
meaning: panagsa
Rooted in 'tagsa' meaning 'one' or 'each', combined with the prefix 'pan-', indicating infrequent occurrence.
Rare
meaning: manmano
A reduplication of the root related to 'few' or 'sparse' in Northern Philippine languages.
Rare
meaning: tagsatagsa
Derived from 'tagsa', meaning one by one, implying things that do not happen collectively or often.
Rare
meaning: makausa
From 'usa' meaning 'one', implying a single or unique occurrence rather than a frequent one.
Rare
meaning: bihira
Cognate with the Tagalog 'bihira', sharing the same Austronesian roots for scarcity.
Rare
meaning: maatagey
Often refers to something precious or high (atagey), implying rarity due to its elevated status or scarcity.
Rare
meaning: bihira
Shared lexical item across Central Philippine languages denoting scarcity or low frequency.
Real
meaning: Tunay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian, meaning genuine or true.
Real
meaning: Tinuod
From root word "tuod" (essence, truth) with prefix "tin-" forming an adjective.
Real
meaning: Pudno
Indigenous, meaning true, real, or factual.
Real
meaning: Matuod
From root word "tuod" (truth, genuine) with prefix "ma-" forming an adjective.
Real
meaning: Tinuod
From root word "tuod" (truth, real) with prefix "tin-" forming an adjective.
Real
meaning: Tunay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian, meaning genuine or true.
Real
meaning: Peteg
Indigenous, meaning true or genuine.
Real
meaning: Totoo
Indigenous, derived from the root "too" meaning truth or real.
Relax
meaning: Magpahinga
From the root word 'pahinga' meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Magpahulay
From the root word 'pahulay' (or 'hulay') meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Aginana
From the root word 'inana' meaning 'rest' or 'repose', with the prefix 'ag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Magpahuway
From the root word 'pahuway' (or 'huway') meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Magpahuway
From the root word 'pahuway' (or 'huway') meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Magpainawa
From the root word 'ainawa' meaning 'rest' or 'breath', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Manpaimawa
From the root word 'paimawa' (or 'imawa') meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'man-' indicating an action.
Relax
meaning: Magpahuway
From the root word 'pahuway' (or 'huway') meaning 'rest', with the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Resilience
meaning: Katatagan
From Tagalog root 'tatag' meaning firmness, stability, or strength.
Resilience
meaning: Kalig-on
From Cebuano root 'lig-on' meaning strong, firm, or stable.
Resilience
meaning: Kinatured
From Ilocano root 'tured' meaning strength, firmness, or courage.
Resilience
meaning: Kalig-on
From Hiligaynon root 'lig-on' meaning strong, firm, or stable.
Resilience
meaning: Kalig-on
From Waray root 'lig-on' meaning strong, firm, or stable.
Resilience
meaning: Katatagan
From Kapampangan root 'tatag' meaning firmness or stability.
Resilience
meaning: Katatalaan
From Pangasinan root 'tala' meaning strong, firm, or stable.
Resilience
meaning: Katagasan
From Bikol root 'tigas' meaning hard, firm, or strong.
Rest
meaning: Pahinga
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pahingah meaning 'rest' or 'sleep'.
Rest
meaning: Pahulay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pahulay meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.
Rest
meaning: Inana
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hinanay meaning 'to rest slowly'.
Rest
meaning: Pahuway
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pahulay meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.
Rest
meaning: Pahuway
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pahulay meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.
Rest
meaning: Painawa
Derived from the root word 'ainawa' meaning 'rest' or 'breath'.
Rest
meaning: Paimawa
Derived from the root word 'imawa' meaning 'rest' or 'relaxation'.
Rest
meaning: Pahuway
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pahulay meaning 'rest' or 'repose'.
Rise
meaning: Bumangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to get up, to rise) with the infix '-um-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Rise
meaning: Mobangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the prefix 'mo-' to form a verb.
Rise
meaning: Bumangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the infix '-um-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Rise
meaning: Magbangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the prefix 'mag-' to form a verb.
Rise
meaning: Bumangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the infix '-um-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Rise
meaning: Mibangun
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the prefix 'mi-' indicating the accomplishment of an action.
Rise
meaning: Onbangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the prefix 'on-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Rise
meaning: Bumangon
From the root word 'bangon' (to rise, to get up) with the infix '-um-' to form an actor-focused verb.
Roots
meaning: Ugat
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ugat* meaning 'root, vein'.
Roots
meaning: Gamot
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gamut* meaning 'root (of a plant)'.
Roots
meaning: Ramut
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ramut* meaning 'root, hair'.
Roots
meaning: Gamot
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gamut* meaning 'root (of a plant)'.
Roots
meaning: Gamot
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gamut* meaning 'root (of a plant)'.
Roots
meaning: Ugat
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ugat* meaning 'root, vein'.
Roots
meaning: Lura
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *luʀa* meaning 'root, origin'.
Roots
meaning: Ugát
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ugat* meaning 'root, vein'.
Sage
meaning: marunong
Derived from the root 'dunong' meaning knowledge or wisdom, likely from Proto-Austronesian *dunung.
Sage
meaning: maalamon
From the root 'alam' meaning to know, which shares roots with other Philippine languages for knowledge.
Sage
meaning: masirib
Originates from the root 'sirib' which denotes intellectual depth or cleverness.
Sage
meaning: maalam
Shares the same Austronesian root 'alam' as Cebuano and Tagalog, signifying knowledge.
Sage
meaning: mabuot
In Waray, 'buot' refers to the mind, will, or sense, indicating a person with sound judgment.
Sage
meaning: biasa
Derived from the root 'asa' or 'biasa', which relates to learning or being skilled.
Sage
meaning: marunong
Borrowed from or cognate with the Tagalog 'dunong' via the common Proto-Philippine word for knowledge.
Sage
meaning: pilosopo
In the context of 'sage' as a thinker, it is borrowed from the Spanish 'filósofo', often used for a learned person.
Saviour
meaning: Tagapagligtas
Derived from the Tagalog root 'ligtas' meaning free or safe, prefixed with 'tagapag-' to denote a person who performs the action.
Saviour
meaning: Manluluwas
From the Visayan root 'luwas' which means to set free or deliver from danger.
Saviour
meaning: Manangisalakan
Based on the root 'salakan' which refers to the act of protecting or shielding from harm.
Saviour
meaning: Manuluwas
Cognate with Cebuano 'luwas', it refers to a redeemer or one who rescues.
Saviour
meaning: Talwasnon
From the root 'talwas' meaning to escape or be free from peril.
Saviour
meaning: Talapagligtas
Derived from 'ligtas', similar to Tagalog, meaning to rescue or secure.
Saviour
meaning: Manangilaban
Rooted in 'laban' which in this context implies defending or fighting for someone's safety.
Saviour
meaning: Paraligtas
Combines the agentive prefix 'para-' with the root 'ligtas' meaning free or safe.
Saya
meaning: Fun
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *saya, meaning joy or happiness.
Saya
meaning: kalipay
Derived from the root 'lipay', which refers to the state of being glad or comforted.
Saya
meaning: ragsak
From the root 'ragsak', commonly used in Northern Luzon to denote festivity or joy.
Saya
meaning: translation
Historically documented as 'pagcasaya', denoting joy, contentment, or being afable when receiving guests.
Saya
meaning: kalipay
Shared with other Visayan languages, rooted in the concept of emotional relief and joy.
Saya
meaning: Fun
Cognate with Tagalog 'saya', originating from the same Austronesian root for gladness.
Saya
meaning: liket
A native Pangasinan term for joy or inner peace.
Saya
meaning: ogma
A primary Bikolano term for happiness, distinct from the Tagalog cognate.
Serene
meaning: Payapa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *yapayapa meaning 'peaceful, calm'.
Serene
meaning: Malinaw
Derived from the root word 'linaw' meaning 'clear, calm, tranquil'.
Serene
meaning: Natalna
Derived from the root word 'talna' meaning 'peace, calm'.
Serene
meaning: Matawhay
Derived from the root word 'tawhay' meaning 'calm, peaceful, tranquil'.
Serene
meaning: Malinaw
Derived from the root word 'linaw' meaning 'clear, calm, tranquil'.
Serene
meaning: Payapa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *yapayapa meaning 'peaceful, calm'.
Serene
meaning: Akalma
Derived from the root word 'kalma', a loanword from Spanish 'calma' meaning 'calm'.
Serene
meaning: Matuninong
Derived from the root word 'tunong' meaning 'peace' or 'calm'.
Shine
meaning: Kuminang
From the root word *kinang* meaning 'sparkle' or 'gleam'.
Shine
meaning: Sidlak
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siRaq* meaning 'to shine' or 'ray of light'.
Shine
meaning: Agraniag
From the root word *raniag* meaning 'brightness' or 'light'.
Shine
meaning: Masanag
From the root word *sanag* meaning 'light' or 'brightness'.
Shine
meaning: Sidlak
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siRaq* meaning 'to shine' or 'ray of light'.
Shine
meaning: Sumala
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sila* meaning 'light' or 'brightness'.
Shine
meaning: Manlingaw
From the root word *lingaw* meaning 'to shine' or 'glitter'.
Shine
meaning: Masinag
From the root word *sinag* meaning 'ray of light' or 'gleam'.
Simple
meaning: Payak
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *payak meaning 'simple, plain'.
Simple
meaning: Yano
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *yano meaning 'simple, plain'.
Simple
meaning: Nalaka
Derived from the root word 'laka' meaning 'easy', implying simplicity.
Simple
meaning: Mano
A native Hiligaynon term often used to describe something simple or plain.
Simple
meaning: Yano
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *yano meaning 'simple, plain'.
Simple
meaning: Payak
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *payak meaning 'simple, plain'.
Simple
meaning: Akinayon
Derived from the root word 'ayon' meaning 'nature' or 'natural', implying simplicity.
Simple
meaning: Sadi
A native Bikol term referring to something simple or easy.
Smart
meaning: matalino
Derived from the root 'talino', which comes from the Proto-Philippine '*talinu', meaning skill or mental ability.
Smart
meaning: maalam
From the root 'alam' (knowledge), originating from Proto-Austronesian '*halem' meaning depth or inner consciousness.
Smart
meaning: nasirib
Root is 'sirib' (wisdom), a native term used to denote deep understanding and intellectual sharpness.
Smart
meaning: maalam
Shared with other Visayan languages, it stems from 'alam' which refers to understanding or awareness.
Smart
meaning: makaaram
Derived from 'aram', meaning to know or to be aware, common in Eastern Visayas dialects.
Smart
meaning: matalino
Cognate with Tagalog 'talino', reflecting the shared Central Philippine linguistic heritage.
Smart
meaning: marunong
Derived from 'runong', signifying capability or the state of being learned in a specific field.
Smart
meaning: mayad
Usually means 'good', but in context of 'smart', it implies being 'good in the head' or skilled.
smile
meaning: ngiti
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ŋisí, meaning to show teeth or grin.
smile
meaning: pahiyom
Derived from the root 'hiyom', which refers to a subtle facial expression of pleasure.
smile
meaning: isem
From Proto-Austronesian *i-sem, a common root for smiling or mild laughter in Northern Luzon languages.
smile
meaning: yuhum
A native Visayan term likely related to the concept of warmth and pleasantness.
smile
meaning: mulo
Rooted in the local Eastern Visayan dialect referring to the outward display of joy.
smile
meaning: amanu
Often interchangeable with expressions of pleasure, derived from early Central Luzon linguistic roots.
smile
meaning: amis
From the Proto-Philippine word for sweetness or pleasantness, reflecting the nature of the expression.
smile
meaning: ngirit
Related to the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ŋisí, emphasizing the showing of teeth.
Soar
meaning: Lipad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Soar
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Soar
meaning: Tayab
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tayab* meaning 'to fly, to soar'.
Soar
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Soar
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Soar
meaning: Palayó
Derived from the root word *layó* (to fly, go up) with the prefix *pa-*, indicating direction or action.
Soar
meaning: Taytayaw
From the root word *tayaw* meaning 'to fly', often reduplicated for intensity.
Soar
meaning: Lupad
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lipəd* meaning 'to fly'.
Soul
meaning: kaluluwa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *duhua, meaning 'two' or 'double', referring to the spirit as a double of the body.
Soul
meaning: kalag
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kalag, referring to the spirit or life force of a person.
Soul
meaning: kararua
Cognate with the Tagalog word, derived from the number 'two' (dua), signifying the spiritual twin of the physical body.
Soul
meaning: kalag
Rooted in Proto-Philippine *kalag, which denotes the immortal essence of a human being.
Soul
meaning: kalag
From the Proto-Austronesian word for ghost or spirit, shared across many Visayan languages.
Soul
meaning: kaladua
From the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *duha, meaning 'two', indicating the soul is a companion to the body.
Soul
meaning: kamerero
Often refers to the spirit or internal shadow, related to the concept of an invisible presence.
Soul
meaning: kalag
Derived from the ancestral term for the vital life force that departs the body upon death.
Space
meaning: Kalawakan
From root word lawak (vastness, expanse) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Kawanangan
From root word wangan (empty, void) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Law-ang
From root word law-ag (broad, wide), implying vastness.
Space
meaning: Kalawakan
From root word lawak (vastness, expanse) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Kahawan
From root word hawan (clear, open) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Kalawakan
From root word lawak (vastness, expanse) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Kalawakan
From root word lawak (vastness, expanse) with circumfix ka- -an.
Space
meaning: Kalawakan
From root word lawak (vastness, expanse) with circumfix ka- -an.
Star
meaning: Tala
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tala, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bituon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bituen
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bituon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bitoon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Batuin
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bitoen
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Star
meaning: Bitoon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bituqən, meaning 'star'.
Still
meaning: Nakatigil
From the root word tigil (stop, cease) with the prefix naka- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
Still
meaning: Nahunong
From the root word hunong (stop) with the prefix na- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
Still
meaning: Nagtuleng
From the root word tuleng (to stop, to become still) with the prefix nag- indicating a past or completed state.
Still
meaning: Nahunong
From the root word hunong (stop, cease) with the prefix na- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
Still
meaning: Nahunong
From the root word hunong (stop, cease) with the prefix na- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
Still
meaning: Makátuknang
From the root word tuknang (stop, cease) with the prefix maka- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
Still
meaning: Tinmunda
From the root word tunda (stop, cease) with the infix -inm- indicating a past or completed action/state.
Still
meaning: Naka-undang
From the root word undang (stop, cease) with the prefix naka- indicating a state of being stopped or at rest.
strength
meaning: lakas
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*lakas', which originally referred to energy or force.
strength
meaning: kusog
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*keseG', denoting physical force or speed.
strength
meaning: pigsa
Originates from a common Northern Philippine root meaning physical intensity or power.
strength
meaning: kusog
Cognate with Cebuano 'kusog', derived from Proto-Austronesian roots for power and velocity.
strength
meaning: kusog
Shared with other Visayan languages, originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian roots for force.
strength
meaning: sikan
Rooted in the word for power or ability, sharing ancestors with other Central Luzon languages.
strength
meaning: biskeg
A native Pangasinic term referring to physical robustness and health.
strength
meaning: kusog
Derived from the Proto-Philippine root for force, consistent across many Southern Luzon and Visayan dialects.
Strong
meaning: Malakas
Derived from the root word *lakas* (strength) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Strong
meaning: Kusgan
Derived from the root word *kusog* (strength) with the suffix '-an'.
Strong
meaning: Napigsa
Derived from the root word *pigsa* (strength) with the prefix 'na-'.
Strong
meaning: Malig-on
Derived from the root word *lig-on* (firm, solid) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Strong
meaning: Makusog
Derived from the root word *kusog* (strength) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Strong
meaning: Masikan
Derived from the root word *sikan* (strength) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Strong
meaning: Mabiskeg
Derived from the root word *biskeg* (strength) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Strong
meaning: Makusog
Derived from the root word *kusog* (strength) with the prefix 'ma-'.
Sun
meaning: Araw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Adlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Init
From Proto-Philippine *qinit, referring to heat or sun.
Sun
meaning: Adlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Adlaw
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Aldo
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Agew
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qajaw, meaning 'day' or 'sun'.
Sun
meaning: Saldang
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *səldaŋ, meaning 'sun'.
Survivor
meaning: Nakaligtas
Derived from the root word 'ligtas' meaning 'safe' or 'saved', indicating one who has been spared from harm.
Survivor
meaning: Naluwas
Derived from the root word 'luwas' meaning 'to save' or 'to rescue', referring to someone who has been saved.
Survivor
meaning: Nasalakan
Derived from the root word 'salakan' meaning 'to save' or 'to protect', indicating one who was saved or protected.
Survivor
meaning: Nakalampuwas
Derived from the root word 'lampuwas' meaning 'to overcome' or 'to survive a difficulty'.
Survivor
meaning: Naluwas
Derived from the root word 'luwas' meaning 'to save' or 'to rescue', referring to someone who has been saved.
Survivor
meaning: Mekaligtas
Derived from the root word 'ligtas' meaning 'safe' or 'saved', indicating one who has been spared from harm.
Survivor
meaning: Akasimpit
Derived from the root word 'simpit' meaning 'to save' or 'to escape danger', indicating one who has successfully avoided harm.
Survivor
meaning: Nakaligtas
Derived from the root word 'ligtas' meaning 'safe' or 'saved', indicating one who has been spared from harm.
Swerte
meaning: translation
Derived from the Spanish word 'suerte', meaning luck or fate, which comes from the Latin 'sortem'.
Swerte
meaning: Suwerte
Adopted from Spanish 'suerte', common in Visayan languages to denote fortune.
Swerte
meaning: Gasat
An indigenous Ilocano term referring to destiny, fate, or good fortune.
Swerte
meaning: Suwerte
Borrowed from the Spanish 'suerte' during the colonial period.
Swerte
meaning: Suwerte
A loanword from Spanish 'suerte', used across many Philippine languages.
Swerte
meaning: translation
Originates from Spanish 'suerte', integrated into Kapampangan phonology.
Swerte
meaning: translation
Borrowed from Spanish 'suerte' meaning chance or luck.
Swerte
meaning: Suwerte
Loanword from Spanish 'suerte' meaning luck or lot.
Tahanan
meaning: translation
Derived from the root 'tahan', which originally meant to cease crying or to settle down, evolving into a place where one resides or settles.
Tahanan
meaning: balay
From Proto-Austronesian *balay, referring to a public building or a house.
Tahanan
meaning: balay
Cognate with other Austronesian languages, derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balay.
Tahanan
meaning: puluy-an
Derived from the root 'puyo' meaning to live or dwell, with the suffix '-an' denoting a place.
Tahanan
meaning: balay
From the Proto-Austronesian *balay, a common term for a dwelling structure across the archipelago.
Tahanan
meaning: tuknangan
From the root 'tuknang', meaning to stop or stay, referring to a place where one stops to live.
Tahanan
meaning: abong
A native term for house, possibly linked to early forms of temporary shelters or huts.
Tahanan
meaning: harong
Derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hadong, specifically referring to a dwelling or shelter.
Tandaan
meaning: translation
From the root 'tanda' meaning sign or mark, derived from Proto-Austronesian *tanda.
Tandaan
meaning: hinumdoman
From the root 'dumdom' meaning to find or recall, with the prefix 'hin-'.
Tandaan
meaning: lagipen
From the root 'lagip' meaning memory, an indigenous Northern Luzon term.
Tandaan
meaning: translation
Shared with Tagalog, from the Proto-Austronesian *tanda meaning a mark or sign.
Tandaan
meaning: translation
Directly related to the Visayan and Tagalog 'tanda' meaning to mark for memory.
Tandaan
meaning: tandanan
Derived from the root 'tanda', cognate with other Philippine languages for marking something.
Tandaan
meaning: nanonotan
From the root 'nonot' meaning thought or mind, emphasizing the mental act of holding information.
Tandaan
meaning: translation
From 'tanda' meaning a sign or mark, used across Central Philippine languages.
tattoo
meaning: tato
Derived from the Tahitian word 'tatau' meaning to mark, introduced into Philippine languages during the colonial and modern periods.
tattoo
meaning: batok
An indigenous term referring to traditional markings or tattoos, originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian roots for 'mark' or 'design'.
tattoo
meaning: buri
Refers to the traditional practice of skin marking, often linked to the patterns found on palm leaves or local flora.
tattoo
meaning: tato
A loanword from Spanish 'tatuaje', which itself comes from the Polynesian 'tatau'.
tattoo
meaning: tato
Adopted from global usage and Spanish 'tatuaje' to describe skin ink patterns.
tattoo
meaning: tato
Modern borrowing from the English 'tattoo' or Spanish 'tatuaje', replacing older indigenous terms for scarring or marking.
tattoo
meaning: tato
A loanword integrated into the language via Spanish and English influences in the 20th century.
tattoo
meaning: batok
A native term shared with other Philippine languages referring to the rhythmic tapping method of traditional tattooing.
Time
meaning: Panahon
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panahon
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panawen
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panahon
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panahon
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panahun
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panawen
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Time
meaning: Panahon
From Proto-Austronesian *panahaw, which later generalized to mean time or season.
Today
meaning: Ngayon
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, also meaning 'now'.
Today
meaning: Karon
From Proto-Philippine *kadin, also meaning 'now'.
Today
meaning: Ita nga aldaw
Derived from 'ita' (now) and 'aldaw' (day).
Today
meaning: Subong
From Proto-Philippine *subung.
Today
meaning: Yana
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, also meaning 'now'.
Today
meaning: Ngeni
From Proto-Philippine *ngayun, also meaning 'now'.
Today
meaning: Natan
From Proto-Philippine *ngayan, means 'now' and 'today'.
Today
meaning: Ngonyan na aldaw
Derived from 'ngonyan' (now) and 'aldaw' (day).
Tomorrow
meaning: Bukas
From Proto-Philippine *bukas.
Tomorrow
meaning: Ugma
From Proto-Philippine *ugma.
Tomorrow
meaning: Inton bigat
Derived from 'inton' (at/on) and 'bigat' (morning).
Tomorrow
meaning: Buwas
From Proto-Philippine *bukas, cognate with Tagalog bukas.
Tomorrow
meaning: Bukas
From Proto-Philippine *bukas, cognate with Tagalog bukas.
Tomorrow
meaning: Bukas
From Proto-Philippine *bukas, cognate with Tagalog bukas.
Tomorrow
meaning: Nibukad
From Proto-Philippine *bukas, cognate with Tagalog bukas.
Tomorrow
meaning: Bukas
From Proto-Philippine *bukas, cognate with Tagalog bukas.
Transform
meaning: magbagong-anyo
A compound word from 'bago' (new) and 'anyo' (form), meaning to take a new form.
Transform
meaning: magkausab
Formed from the root word 'usab' meaning 'to change' or 'to alter'.
Transform
meaning: agbaliw
Comes from the root word 'baliw' meaning 'change' or 'alteration'.
Transform
meaning: magbalhin
Originates from the root word 'balhin' meaning 'to change' or 'to transfer'.
Transform
meaning: magliwan
Derived from the root word 'liwan' meaning 'to change' or 'to substitute'.
Transform
meaning: míbayu
Stems from the root word 'bayu' meaning 'new' or 'change'.
Transform
meaning: manuman
Formed from the root word 'uman' meaning 'change' or 'alteration'.
Transform
meaning: magliwat
Derived from the root word 'liwat' meaning 'to change' or 'to repeat'.
True
meaning: Totoo
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian, derived from the root "too" meaning truth or real.
True
meaning: Tinuod
From root word "tuod" (essence, truth) with prefix "tin-" forming an adjective.
True
meaning: Pudno
Indigenous, meaning true, real, or factual.
True
meaning: Matuod
From root word "tuod" (truth, genuine) with prefix "ma-" forming an adjective.
True
meaning: Tinuod
From root word "tuod" (truth, real) with prefix "tin-" forming an adjective.
True
meaning: Tunay
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian, meaning genuine or true.
True
meaning: Peteg
Indigenous, meaning true or genuine.
True
meaning: Totoo
Indigenous, derived from the root "too" meaning truth or real.
Trust
meaning: Tiwala
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tuqalaq, meaning 'to rely' or 'to have faith'.
Trust
meaning: Pagsalig
Derived from the root 'salig' meaning 'to rely' or 'to depend on'.
Trust
meaning: Panagtalek
From the root 'talek' which means 'to trust' or 'to rely'.
Trust
meaning: Pagsalig
Derived from the root 'salig' meaning 'to rely' or 'to depend on'.
Trust
meaning: Pagsarig
From the root 'sarig' meaning 'to rely' or 'to depend on'.
Trust
meaning: Tiwala
Cognate with Tagalog 'tiwala', from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tuqalaq.
Trust
meaning: Panagtalek
From the root 'talek' meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely'.
Trust
meaning: Pagtitiwala
From the root 'tiwala', cognate with Tagalog, meaning 'to trust' or 'faith'.
Truth
meaning: Katotohanan
From root word totoo (true).
Truth
meaning: Kamatuoran
From root word tinuod (true).
Truth
meaning: Kinapudno
From root word pudno (true).
Truth
meaning: Kamatuoran
From root word matuod (true).
Truth
meaning: Kamatuoran
From root word matuod (true).
Truth
meaning: Katutuan
From root word tutu (true).
Truth
meaning: Katuaan
From root word tua (true).
Truth
meaning: Katotoohan
From root word totoo (true).
Unbreakable
meaning: Hindi masisira
From Tagalog 'hindi' (not) and 'sira' (broken/damaged).
Unbreakable
meaning: Dili mabali
From Cebuano 'dili' (not) and 'bali' (break).
Unbreakable
meaning: Di masira
From Ilocano 'di' (not) and 'sira' (damaged/broken).
Unbreakable
meaning: Indi mabali
From Hiligaynon 'indi' (not) and 'bali' (break).
Unbreakable
meaning: Diri mabari
From Waray 'diri' (not) and 'bari' (break).
Unbreakable
meaning: E masira
From Kapampangan 'e' (not) and 'sira' (broken/damaged).
Unbreakable
meaning: Ag nabasag
From Pangasinan 'ag' (not) and 'basag' (break).
Unbreakable
meaning: Dai mabarari
From Bikol 'dai' (not) and 'bari' (break), often reduplicated for continuous action.
UNO
meaning: isa
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *isa, meaning the number one.
UNO
meaning: usa
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *esa or *isa, signifying the cardinal number one.
UNO
meaning: maysa
Rooted in Proto-Austronesian *isa, with the prefix 'ma-' commonly found in Northern Luzon languages.
UNO
meaning: isa
Directly descended from Proto-Austronesian *isa, shared across many Philippine languages.
UNO
meaning: usa
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *isa, showing the typical 'i' to 'u' shift seen in Central Philippine dialects.
UNO
meaning: metung
Derived from a combination of 'ma' and 'itun', unique to the Pampango development of numerical terms.
UNO
meaning: sakey
From Proto-Philippine roots, distinct from the *isa root found in southern neighbors.
UNO
meaning: saro
From Proto-Austronesian *esa, undergoing a rhotic transformation to 'saro' in the Bikol region.
unstoppable
meaning: hindi mapigilan
Derived from the prefix 'ma-' indicating potential and the root 'pigil' from Proto-Philippine *pigil, meaning to hold or restrain.
unstoppable
meaning: dili mapugngan
From the root 'pugong' which originates from Proto-Austronesian *puqun, meaning to hold back or check.
unstoppable
meaning: saan a malappedan
Root word 'lapped' signifies an obstacle or hindrance, common in Northern Philippine languages.
unstoppable
meaning: indi mapunggan
Cognate with Cebuano 'pugong', sharing the Visayan root for restraint and holding.
unstoppable
meaning: diri mapugngan
Derived from the root 'pugong', which is the standard term for control or restraint across Central Philippine languages.
unstoppable
meaning: e apulid
Based on the root 'pulid' or 'pigil' influence, indicating the prevention of movement.
unstoppable
meaning: ag-napatda
From the root 'patda' meaning to cease or halt, unique to the Pangasinic branch.
unstoppable
meaning: dai mapugulan
From the root 'pugol' meaning to hold or grasp, a common Central Philippine verb for control.
VIBES
meaning: pakiramdam
From the root 'damdam' meaning to feel or perceive, with the prefix 'paki-' used for request or collective experience.
VIBES
meaning: pagbati
Derived from 'bati' which means to hear or to feel, originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bati.
VIBES
meaning: rikna
A native Ilocano term referring to internal senses or intuition, potentially from Proto-Austronesian roots for awareness.
VIBES
meaning: pamatyag
From 'batyag' meaning to notice or feel, common in Western Visayan dialects.
VIBES
meaning: pagbati
Cognate with Cebuano 'bati', rooted in the concept of sensing through hearing or emotion.
VIBES
meaning: damdam
Directly from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *damdam, shared with other Central Luzon languages.
VIBES
meaning: likna
A regional term related to consciousness and the physical sensation of the surroundings.
VIBES
meaning: mati
A native word meaning to feel or experience, found in various Bikolano dialects.
Wanderlust
meaning: Pagnanais Maglakbay
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire to travel,' from pagnanais (desire) and maglakbay (to travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Hilig sa Panaw
A descriptive phrase meaning 'fondness for travel,' from hilig (fondness, inclination) and panaw (travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Tarigagay Agbiahe
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire to travel,' from tarigagay (desire) and agbiahe (to travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Handum sa Pagpanlakaton
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire for traveling,' from handum (desire, longing) and pagpanlakaton (the act of traveling).
Wanderlust
meaning: Kagustohan Magbiyahe
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire to travel,' from kagustohan (desire, wish) and magbiyahe (to travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Pagnanasa King Lakbe
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire for travel,' from pagnanasa (desire, craving) and lakbe (travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Gaway Manbiahe
A descriptive phrase meaning 'inclination to travel,' from gaway (inclination, desire) and manbiahe (to travel).
Wanderlust
meaning: Kagustohan Maglakbay
A descriptive phrase meaning 'desire to travel,' from kagustohan (desire, wish) and maglakbay (to travel).
Warrior
meaning: Mandirigma
Derived from the root word 'digma' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'man-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Manggugubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'mang-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Mannakigubbat
Derived from the root word 'gubbat' meaning 'war' or 'fight', combined with the 'mannaki-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Mangugubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'mang-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Manggugubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'mang-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Mandirigma
Derived from the root word 'digma' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'man-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Managgubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war', combined with the 'manag-' prefix for an agent.
Warrior
meaning: Paragubat
Derived from the root word 'gubat' meaning 'war' or 'battle', combined with the 'para-' prefix for an agent.
Water
meaning: tubig
From Proto-Austronesian *tubaR, likely referring to water or liquid.
Water
meaning: tubig
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tubaR, common across various Philippine languages.
Water
meaning: danum
From Proto-Austronesian *danum, the standard term for fresh water in Northern Luzon.
Water
meaning: tubig
Inherited from Proto-Austronesian *tubaR via the Visayan branch.
Water
meaning: lawas
While tubig is used, lawas specifically refers to bodies of water or the essence of liquid.
Water
meaning: danum
Cognate with other Northern Philippine languages, derived from Proto-Austronesian *danum.
Water
meaning: danum
From Proto-Austronesian *danum, shared with Ilocano and other Central Luzon languages.
Water
meaning: tubig
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian *tubaR, standard in Central Philippine languages.
Wave
meaning: Alon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qalun, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balod
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balud, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balod
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balud, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balud
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balud, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balud
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balud, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Alun
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qalun, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balon
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balun, meaning "wave".
Wave
meaning: Balod
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balud, meaning "wave".
wika
meaning: translation
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'vāk' or 'vaca' meaning voice or speech.
wika
meaning: pinulongan
From the root 'pulo' (island) or more directly 'pulong' (word) with the suffix '-an' indicating a system of words.
wika
meaning: sao
An Austronesian term referring to the act of speaking or the sound of the voice.
wika
meaning: hambal
Originates from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root for speech or talk.
wika
meaning: yakan
From an Austronesian root signifying the act of communication or vocalizing.
wika
meaning: amanu
Likely related to the Sanskrit 'manus' or Malay 'manusia' concerning human expression.
wika
meaning: salita
Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'carita' meaning story or deeds, evolved to mean speech in Philippine languages.
wika
meaning: taram
A native Austronesian root referring to the sharpness of speech or the act of vocalizing.
Wild
meaning: Ilahas
Derived from the root word "lahas", referring to something untamed or growing naturally.
Wild
meaning: Ihalas
From root word "halas" meaning wild or untamed, typically referring to animals.
Wild
meaning: Atap
Indigenous, meaning wild or untamed, often used for animals.
Wild
meaning: Ilahas
Indigenous, meaning wild, untamed, or uncultivated.
Wild
meaning: Ihalas
From root word "halas" meaning wild, untamed, or growing naturally.
Wild
meaning: Ilahas
From root word "lahas" meaning wild, untamed.
Wild
meaning: Ilahas
Indigenous, meaning wild or untamed.
Wild
meaning: Ihalas
From root word "halas" meaning wild, untamed, or growing in the wild.
Wisdom
meaning: Karunungan
Derived from the root 'dunong' meaning 'knowledge' or 'learning'.
Wisdom
meaning: Kaalam
From the root 'alam' meaning 'to know' or 'knowledge'.
Wisdom
meaning: Sirib
A native Ilocano term referring to intelligence or wisdom.
Wisdom
meaning: Kaalam
From the root 'alam' meaning 'to know' or 'knowledge'.
Wisdom
meaning: Kinaadman
Derived from the root 'adman' meaning 'knowledge' or 'skill'.
Wisdom
meaning: Kabiasnan
From the root 'bias' meaning 'skill' or 'aptitude', extended to wisdom.
Wisdom
meaning: Kakabatan
Derived from the root 'kabat' meaning 'to know' or 'knowledge'.
Wisdom
meaning: Kadunungan
From the root 'dunong' meaning 'knowledge' or 'to know'.
write
meaning: sulat
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *surat, meaning to carve or engrave.
write
meaning: suwat
Cognate with the Malay word 'surat', originating from Proto-Austronesian roots for marking surfaces.
write
meaning: surat
From the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *surat, maintaining the original phonetic structure across Northern Luzon languages.
write
meaning: sulat
Stemming from Proto-Austronesian *surat, denoting the act of making marks on a surface.
write
meaning: surat
Common among Visayan languages, it traces back to ancient Proto-Philippine roots for inscribing characters.
write
meaning: sulat
Traced to the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *surat, shared with many languages in the Indonesian archipelago.
write
meaning: sulat
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian *surat, signifying the carving of symbols.
write
meaning: surat
Evolved from the root word for 'engrave' found in many Central Philippine languages.
year
meaning: taon
Derived from the Proto-Austronesian *taqun, which originally referred to a season or a cycle of time.
year
meaning: tuig
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tuig, referring to a period of time or a season of harvest.
year
meaning: tawen
Originates from the Proto-Austronesian *taqun, evolving into the Ilocano term for a full calendar cycle.
year
meaning: tuig
Cognate with Cebuano 'tuig', derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian roots indicating a temporal cycle.
year
meaning: tuig
From the Proto-Austronesian *taqun, adapted through Visayan linguistic shifts to signify a year.
year
meaning: banua
From Proto-Austronesian *banua, which originally meant land, settlement, or sky/heaven.
year
meaning: taon
Directly inherited from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqun, consistent with other northern Philippine languages.
year
meaning: taon
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *taqun, meaning a year or a seasonal harvest cycle.