Hayahay
One Visayan word that captures the vibe of islanders, HAYAHAY lang. To feel the breeze, be relaxed, comfortable – & doing so while on the work clock. Pahuway – rest (verb) You may want to read: Atabay
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Bicol Onglo
The Bicol Onglo is a one-foot-tall creature with a heavy layer of hair covering its entire body from head to toe. Anyone who comes into contact with this creature will itch all over. It has clawed feet, long, pointy fingernails, and long, pointy ears. You may want to read: Kaperosa Tiktik Monster
Ebun/Ayup
Ebun/Ayup Let’s take a look back at this (in)famous vocabulary scramble between Kapampángan and Tagálog as Kapampángans celebrate a bird and egg festival at the start of February! “Egg” or “bird”?We’re not gonna argue about which came first, but these words might confuse speakers and learners of Kapampángan and Tagalog! ÉBUN • (EH-boon)eggTagálog (Filipino): itlóg … Read more
Galunggong
Galunggong This word for “shiver” in Kapampángan is exactly the same as the word for a commonly eaten fish in the Philippines! GALUNGGUNG • (guh-loong-GOONG)chills, shivers from the coldTagálog (Filipino): nginíg, kaligkíg A similar word refers to a very common fish species eaten in the Philippines: GALUNGGUNG • (guh-loong-GOONG)the mackerel scad or speedo (Decapterus macarellus)Tagálog … Read more
Kabayu
Kabayu It’s World Horse Day or National Horse Protection Day! How do you say “horse” in your language? KABÁYU • (kuh-BAH-yoo)horseTagálog (Filipino): kabáyo EtymologyFrom Spanish caballo “horse” Derived WordPAKABÁYU • (puh-kuh-BAH-yoo)ironing boardTagálog (Filipino): kabáyo Verb Conjugationmangabáyu, mángabáyu, méngabáyu – to ride a horse (Actor Focus)kabayuan, kakabayuan, kinabáyu – to ride astride on the back of … Read more