KWF Diksiyonaryong Filipino-English

KWF Diksiyonaryong Filipino-English

Cc


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
si
Definition

the third letter of the Filipino alphabet.

cañao


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
kan•yáw
Source language
Ifugáw
Definition

the superseded spelling of kan•yáw.

chá•ka


Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition

(Colloquial) ugly.
→ PÁNGIT

chá•kaw


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ifugáw
Definition

pig with red hair.

chák•lag


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ifugáw
Definition

tattooing on the breast.

chancing


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
tsán•sing
Source language
Ingles
Definition

making sexual advances towards someone, especially if non-consensual.

Derivative
  • • chumancing:
    Part of Speech
    Verb
    Definition
    to make non-consensual sexual advances.
  • • chancingan:
    Part of Speech
    Verb
    Definition
    to make non-consensual sexual advances towards (x).
  • • nantsa-chancing:
    Part of Speech
    Adjective
    Definition
    refers to someone who makes non-consensual sexual advances.

Cha•ríng!


Part of Speech
Interjection
Definition

Just kidding!
→ CHAR!, CHARÓT!

Cha•rót!


Part of Speech
Interjection
Definition

Just kidding!
→ CHAR!, CHARÍNG!

chá•wos


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ifugáw
Definition

feasting on little pig, with singing, on return from expedition in which enemies have been killed.

chá•yi


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ivatán
Definition

a tree (Pometia pinnata) common in Batanes, valued for its storm-resistant qualities and known for its delicious fruit.

checkup


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
tsék•ap
Source language
Ingles
Definition

a thorough examination or testing to see one's general state of health.

Derivative
  • • magpa-checkup:
    Part of Speech
    Verb
    Definition
    to have oneself examined by a doctor; to go for a medical checkup.

chess


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
tses
Source language
Ingles
Definition

chess.
→ AHÉDRES

chickboy


Part of Speech
Noun
Root Word
chick+boy
Pronunciation
tsík•boy
Source language
Ingles
Definition

womanizer; playboy; philanderer.

chicken


Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
tsí•ken
Source language
Ingles
Definition

(Colloquial) easy as pie; no sweat; a piece of cake.

chicken feed


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
tsí•ken fíd
Source language
Ingles
Definition

a small sum of money.

chíd•way


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ivatán
Definition

dimple.
→ BÍLOY, DÍMPOL

chi•ki•ní•ni


Part of Speech
Noun
Definition

(Colloquial) hickey; love bite; kiss mark.

chí•na•kón


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Ifugáw
Definition

the year’s first harvest of sweet potatoes by the Bontoc people.

chi•pí•pay


Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition

(Colloquial) cheap and of low quality.

chó•no


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Tëduráy
Definition

periodic hosting of banquets for the community, which involves major wedding feasts and merrymaking.

chór•va


Part of Speech
Noun
Definition

a slang expression meaning “nothing really” or just casual talk.
→ ÉCHOS

chu•rá•ru


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Balangáw
Definition

hail; hailstorm.

cocaine


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
ko•kéyn
Source language
Ingles
Definition

an alkaloid of coca, used as an anesthetic and narcotic.

collage


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
ko•láj
Source language
Ingles
Definition

collage.

co•ño


Part of Speech
Noun
Source language
Espanyol
Definition

1. a manner of speaking that is mostly in English with occasional Filipino words, often associated with affluent youth.

2. a wealthy person who speaks or acts in a refined or finicky way.

content


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
kón•tent
Source language
Ingles
Definition

1. online content on social media, especially by a particular person or group.

2. substance or subject matter.

counselor


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
káwn•se•ler
Source language
Ingles
Definition

one who gives counsel; an adviser; an attorney-at-law.

CR


Part of Speech
Noun
Root Word
comfort room
Pronunciation
sí•ar
Source language
Ingles
Definition

restroom; bathroom; toilet.
→ BÁNYO, KUBÉTA, KASÍLYAS, PALIKÚRAN

cram


Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
kram
Source language
Ingles
Definition

to cram; to study last-minute; to review hastily.

Derivative
  • • pagka-cram:
    Part of Speech
    Noun
    Definition
    cramming.
  • • mag-cram:
    Part of Speech
    Verb
    Definition
    to cram.

curfew


Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
kér•fyu
Source language
Ingles
Definition

curfew (regulation and hour).

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