Suerti

Suerti How do you say “lucky” in your language? Last week on Friday the 13th we featured the Kapampángan word for “unlucky”. This time as Lunar New Year is upon us, let’s look at the Kapampángan word for “luck” and “lucky”! SUÉRTI • (SWEHR-ti)luck; good luckTagálog (Filipino): suwérte Derived WordMASUÉRTI • (muh-SWEHR-ti)luckyTagálog (Filipino): masuwérte PAMPASUÉRTI … Read more

Kawul

Kaul/Kawul It’s National Hugging Day! Warm hugs are perfect for the cool season that we’re in right now. How do you say “hug” in your language? KÁUL / KÁWUL • (KAH-wool)hug, embraceTagálog (Filipino): yákap Verb Conjugation:kaulan, kakaulan, kinául – to hug, embrace (Object Focus)mangául, mángául, méngául – to hug, embrace (Actor Focus)kumául, kákául, kínául – … Read more

Words for Onion in Kapampangan

Words for Onion in Kapampangan Filipinos have made international headlines for facing an onion shortage right now, but there’s no shortage of different and distinct onion vocabulary for Kapampángans as diverse influences on the Kapampángan language gave them several words for onions! For the past month, onions have become one of the unofficial symbols of … Read more

Abaca Extraction Process

Abaca Extraction Process Ever wondered how abaca fiber is extracted and processed? Check the image to learn more… 1. Abaca fibers are extracted from the trunk by separating the sheaths using a sharp object, usually a knife, and by pulling them off the trunk by hand.2. After which, they would remove the sheaths until they … Read more

Santeru

Santeru Kapampángans are known for their elaborate images of saints known as santos, and the town of Macabebe is known for its saint images crafted by artisans known as santeros which are celebrated in an annual festival during the town’s foundation date! SANTÉRU • (suhn-TEH-roo)craftsmen of saints’ imagesTagálog (Filipino): santéro Root WordSÁNTU • (SAHN-too)saint; saintly, … Read more