Kapampangan Words

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 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

Pebreru It’s the last day of February! How do you say “February” in your language? PEBRERU • (peb-REH-roo)FebruaryTagálog (Filipino): Pebréro EtymologyFrom Spanish febrero (“February”) You may want to read: Duminggu Uniu

CARAGAN • (kuh-RAH-guhn)(1) an Aeta chieftain who founded Mabalacat, Pampanga(2) a festival in Mabalacat named in honor of its founding Aeta chieftain and celebrated to honor the city’s Aeta origins and Aeta culture. You may want to read: Caragan Festival