List of loanwords in Tagalog

The Tagalog language has developed a unique vocabulary since its inception from its Austronesian roots. According to lexographer Jose Villa Panganiban, "of the 30,000 root words in the Tagalog language, there are close to 4,000 from Spanish, 3,200 from Malay, 1,500 from English, 1,500 from both Hokkien (Min Nan) and Yue Chinese dialects, 300 from Tamil and Sanskrit, 200 from Arabic, and a few hundred altogether from other languages". Some linguists claim that borrowings from Malay and Chamorro cannot be ascertained at this time, as words from the Old Austronesian language and those from Malay and Chamorro are still ambiguous and too similar to be distinguished.

Spanish

Spanish has bequeathed the most loanwords to Tagalog. According to linguists, Spanish (5,000) has even surpassed Malayo–Indonesian (3,500) in terms of loan words borrowed. About 40% of informal conversational Tagalog is practically made up of Spanish loanwords. An example is the sentence below, wherein Spanish–derived words are in italics (original in parentheses):

"Puwede (Puede) ba akong umupo sa silya (silla) sa tabi ng bintana (ventana) habang nasa biyahe (viaje) tayo sa eroplano (aeroplano)?" ("May I sit on the chair near the window during our voyage in the aeroplane?")

Most have retained their original spelling, pronunciation, and definition such as basura, delikadesa ("delicadeza" in Spanish), and demokrasya ("democracia"), or as in the examples, a close, indigenised variant.

Others have morphed like 'ku(ha)nin' (Sp.: 'coja' + Tag. '–nin'), which has inconspicuously developed into another pure Tagalog–sounding word. Another one is maamong kordero (from Sp. amo & cordero). Combined together, it conveys the description of a meek, tame, harmless human with Tagalog adjective prefix and suffix added. The compound word batya't palo–palo, a must word in the laundry business where many Spanish words proliferate. The words were taken from the Spanish batea for "washing tub" and palo for "stick" or "beater", something a typical Filipino might think had no Spanish provenance at all. Others are umpisa (empieza), pulubi (pobre), pader (pared).

Some have acquired an entirely new meaning, such as kursonada (corazonada, originally meaning '"hunch"), which means "object of desire"; sospechoso is the "suspicious person" and not the "suspect" as in the original; imbyerna (invierno) once meant 'winter' but is now a word for "bummer"; insekto ("insecto"), which still means "insect" but also refers to a "pesty clownish person"; or even sigue, a Spanish word for "continue" or "follow", which is now widely understood to mean "all right" or "go ahead".

Others use Spanish prefixes and/or suffixes, combined from Tagalog or other languages, without which the word can not be completed and convey its meaning. For example, pakialamero (from Tag. pakialam, "to meddle" and the Sp. suffix –ero, masculine subject); same as majongero ("mahjong", a Chinese word and the Sp. suffix –ero). Daisysiete is a corruption and portmanteau of the English "daisy" and the Spanish diecisiete ("seventeen"), now meaning a sweet and sexually desirable underaged (below 18, hence the number) female. Bastusing katawán (Sp.: basto & Tag.: katawan) is an example of a two-word term for a bombshell body

Even after the Spanish era, Tagalog is still being influenced by Spanish as new words are coined, albeit along its own terms, viz., alaskadór ("Alaska" + Sp. suffix '–ador'); barkada (from Sp.: barca,"boat" to "clique"); bérde ("verde"="green", nuanced to "toilet humour" or "blue joke"); which are not readily understood in Spain or any Latin American country. In a strange twist, even if Filipinos have a chance to Tagalized words using foreign words, currently English—their most accessible influence—they coin words in a uniquely Hispanizing way i.e. "boksingero" (from Eng. "boxing") instead of using the Spanish "boxeador". Or "basketbolista" (from Eng. "basketball"), instead of borrowing from Spanish "baloncesto" to make it say "baloncestista" or "baloncestador" (although basketball "básquetbol" in many Latin American countries).

Here are the examples of Spanish–derived Tagalog words in the following format: Word (Etymology – Original Definition/s if different from Nuanced Definition. = Derivative Definition if Compound Words) – Nuanced Definition. Shared Definition precedes Nuanced Definition if both exist.

Tagalog	Spanish	Meaning	Native equivalent(s)
Abante	Avante	Ahead; Forward	Pasulóng
Ahedres	Ajedres	Chess
Ahente	Agente	Agent	Kinatawán
Ahensya	Agéncia	Agency	Sangáy, Sukursal
Alemanya	Alemania	Germany
Ambisyoso	Ambicioso	Ambitious	Mapaglunggatì
Angklá	Ancla	Anchor
Aparadór	Aparador	Closet
Arina	Harina	Flour	Galapóng (rice flour), Gawgáw (cornstarch)
Arko	Arco	Arch
Asoge	Asogue	Mercury (Hg)
Abiso	Aviso	Warning	Babalâ
Atenas	Atenas	Athens
Baryo	Barrio	Village	Nayon, Barangay
Bentilador	Ventilador	Electric fan
Bisikleta	Bicicleta	Bicycle
Biyolohiya	Biología	Biology	Haynayan (contraction of buhay "life" and hanayan "ordering of")
Bodega	Bodega	Storehouse	Kamalig, Pintungan
Britanya	Britania	Britain
Departamento	Departamento	Department	Kagawarán
Diperensya	Diferencia	Difference	Pagkakaibá
Diyós	Dios	God	Bathalâ (via Sanskrit), Panginoón ("lord")
Edukasyón	Educación	Education	Pag-aaral
Ekolohiya	Ecologia	Ecology
Ekonomiya	Economia	Economy
Eksena	Escena	Scene	Tagpô
Estados Unidos	Estados Unidos	United States
Eskwela	Escuela	School	Paaralán
Estadístika	Estadística	Statistics
Estudyante	Estudiante	Student	Mag-aarál
Garahe	Garaje	Garage	Taguán (lit. "hiding place")
Gwapo/Guwapo/Guapo	Guapo	Handsome	Makisig
Giyera	Guerra	War	Digmaan
Hustisya	Justicia	Justice	Katarungan
Hapón	Japón	Japan
Haponés	Japonés	Japanese
Hidrolika	Hidrolicá	Hydraulics	Danumsigwasan
Hotél/Otél	Hotel	Hotel
Indonés	Indones	Indonesian
Inglatera	Inglaterra	England
Ingles/Inggles	Inglés	English
Intindé/Intindi	Entiende	Understand	Unawà
Kalye	Calle	Street	Daán, Lansangan
Kapasidad	Capacidad	Capacity	Kakayahán
Kabayo	Caballo	Horse
Karne	Carne	Meat	Lamán
Koléhiyo	Colegio	College	Dalubhasaan
Konstitusyón	Constitución	Constitution	Saligang Batás (lit. "basic/foundational law")
Kotse	Coche	Car	Sasakyán (lit. the more general "vehicle")
Kroasya	Croácia	Croatia
Kultura	Cultura	Culture	Kalinangan
Kumusta	¿Cómo estás?	How are you? (general greeting)	Gaano ka ngayón?, Ano'ng balità? (lit. "What is the news?")
Kwento/Kuwento	Cuento	Story	Salitâ (lit. "word"), Salaysáy ("narrative"), Kathâ ("tale", often fictional)
Lingwistika	Lingüística	Linguistics	Dalubwikaan (dalubhasà "expert" + wikà "language" + -an "the activity of")
Litrato	Retrato	Picture, Photograph	Larawan (lit. more general "picture" or "image"), Talaksán
Luhò	Lujo	Luxury	Karangyaan
Matemátika	Matemática	Mathematics	Sipnayan (contraction of isip "thought" and hanayan "ordering of")
Mantikà	Manteca	Oil	Langís
Memorya	Memoria	Memory	Alaala
Monarkiya	Monarquía	Monarchy	Kaharián (lit. "kingdom; via Malay Karajahan/Kerajaan)
Motorsiklo	Motorciclo	Motorcycle
Mundo	Mundo	World	Daigdíg
Nasyonalista	Nacionalista	Nationalist	Makabayan, Makabansâ
Numero	Número	Number	Bilang
Olanda	Holanda	Netherlands
Operasyón	Operación	Operation	Pagpápatakbó, Pagkakatistís, Nasalarangan
Ordinansa	Ordinanza	Ordinance	Kautusán, Kabatasan
Ordinaryo	Ordinario	Ordinary	Karaniwan
Oras	Horas	Time, Hour	Panahón ("time")
Ospitál	Hospital	Hospital	[Bahay]-pagamutan ("Treatment house"; latter may also stand alone to mean "clinic")
Pamilya	Familia	Family	Angkán (often used in the sense of "clan")
Pelikula	Pelicúla	Movie, Film
Pilipinas	Filipinas	Philippines
Pistá	Fiesta	Feast	Kaarawán (lit. "anniversary"; colloquially used mostly for "birthday" from the longer "Kaarawán ng kapanganakan")
Probinsya	Provincia	Province	Lalawigan
Pulís/Pulisya	Policía	Police
Pwede/Puwede	Puede	Can	Kaya, Maaarì (denotes permission. i.e., more like "may")
Pwersa/Puwersa	Fuerza	Force	Lakás ("strength"), Bika, Hukbô ("army", "host")
Radyo	Radio	Radio
Realidad	Realidad	Reality	Katotohanan
Reló	Reloj	Wristwatch
Repúblika	República	Republic
Reyna	Reina	Queen	Hara (both for pre-Colonial queens regnant and consort)
Sabón	Jabón	Soap
Sapatos	Zapatos	Shoes
Senyales	Señales	Signs
Silya	Silla	Chair	Upuan (lit. more general "seat"), Salumpuwít (contraction of Salóng "catcher" and puwít "buttocks/backside")
Sinseridad	Sinceridad	Sincerity	Taos-Puso
Siyensiya	Ciencia	Science	Aghám (via Sanskrit Agama)
Suspetsa	Sospechar	Suspect	Pinaghíhinalaan
Swerte/Suwerte	Suerte	Luck	Mapalad
Syampu	Champu	Shampoo
Tableta	Tableta	Tablet
Tarheta	Tarjeta	Card
Tasa	Taza	Mug
Telebisyón	Televisión	Television
Termodinamika	Termodinamica	Thermodynamics	Initsigan
Tiklado	Teclado	Keyboard	Tipaan (usu. for computers)
Tsino	Chino	Chinese	Intsík (mildly derogatory)
Tsarera	Charera	Teapot
Tsinelas	Chinelas	Slippers
Tsismis	Chismes	Gossip	Satsát (also "chatter")
Teknolohiya	Tecnología	Technology
Yelo	Hielo	Ice
Yero	Hierro	Iron (the element or material)	Bakal
Yeso	Yeso	Chalk	Tisa
Yodo	Yodo/Iodo	Iodine

English

English has been used in everyday Tagalog conversation. This kind of conversation is called Taglish. English words borrowed by Tagalog are mostly modern and technical terms, but English words are also used for short usage (many Tagalog words translated from English are very long) or to avoid literal translation and repetition of the same particular Tagalog word. English makes the second largest vocabulary of Tagalog after Spanish. In written language, English words in a Tagalog sentence are written as they are, but they are sometimes written in Tagalog phonetic spelling. Here are some examples:

Tagalog	indonesian	Traditional Word(s)
Awtomobil	Automobile	Sasakyan
Awdiyo	Audio	Tunog
Basketbol	Basketball
Biskwit	Biscuit
Bidyo	Video
Bolpen	Ballpoint pen
Breyses	Braces
Byu	View	Tanaw
Biswal	Visual	Paningin, Nakikita
Direk	Director	Tagapangasiwa
Ekonomiks	Economics
Indibidwal	Individual	Bawat isa
Interbyu	Interview	Pakikipanayam
Iskor	Score
Iskrin	Screen
Ispiker	Speaker	Mananalumpati
Isports	Sports	Laro
Istampid	Stampede	Pagpapanakbuhan
Kabinet	Cabinet
Katsup/Ketsap	Ketchup
Keyk	Cake
Nars	Nurse	Sisiwa
Kompyuter	Computer
Perpyum	Perfume	Pabango
Sayt	Site
Selpon	Cellphone/Mobile Phone
Titser	Teacher	Guro
Traysikel	Tricycle
Trey	Tray
Websayt	Website	Pook-sapot

Note that the first syllable of loanwords from Spanish that start with /aw/ are also sometimes pronounced and spelled /o/ (e.g. 'otonomiya' rather than 'awtonomiya') due to the predominance of English pronunciation.
Also note, that Filipinos do a lot of code-switching. Which means, using English terms and phrases in the middle of a speech/conversation done in Tagalog.

Example 1:

English: "My birthplace is in Manila, Philippines. It is very hot but still quite nice over there."

Tagalog: "Ang pinanganakán ko ay sa Maynila, Pilipinas. Ang init-init doón, ngunit maganda naman."

Code-switched: ''Ang birthplace ko ay sa Manila, in the Philippines. It is very hot doón pero maganda."

Example 2:

English: "I am going to school now. The driver will arrive soon and I will not be late for my Biology class."

Tagalog: "Ako'y pupunta na sa eskwela. Malapit nang dumating ang tsuper kaya hindî ako mahuhulí sa klase sa Biolohiya."

Pure Tagalog: "Ako'y papasok na sa paaralan. Ang magpapatakbo ng sasakyan ay malapit na kaya hindi ako mahuhuli sa aral ng Haynayan." (no loanwords as much as possible, rarely used in actual conversation)

Code-switched: "Papasok na ako sa school. Malapit na ang driver kaya hindi ako male-late sa Biology class ko." (colloquial, often used)

Filipinos politicians and celebrities are known for code-switching. A severe, oft-ridiculed form of code-switching is Konyo English.

Chamorro

Filipino language and culture is very similar to that of the Chamorro people on Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands, with many Philippine languages having similarities with the Chamorro language. These include numerous Spanish loanwords in both languages owing to a common history and religion as part of the Spanish East Indies until 1898. This shared colonial experience resulted in intermarriages between Filipinos and Chamorros that continue until the present, since it was to Guam that Filipino rebels were exiled by the Spanish rule of the Philippines.

This close relationship between Filipinos and Chamorros was expressed by Governor of Guam Ricardo J. Bordallo who said: "The Filipinos are akin to the Guamanians historically, culturally and linguistically, more so than any other people in Asia." Filipinos thus brought along with them latent lexical and cultural influences from India, China, and Arabia as well as present-day Malaysia and Indonesia as a product of ancient trade relations with these realms. These are only a few words from the many cognates between the two languages, with substantial borrowings from Spanish:

Filipino	Chamorro	English
Abó	Apu	Ash
Abogado	Abugadu	Lawyer
Aga	Maga	Early
Ágila	Agila	Eagle
Agwát	Achago	Distance (n.)
Alahas	Alahas	Jewellery
Alambre	Alamle	Wire
Alkalde	Atkadi	Mayor
Alpombra	Atformbra	Carpet
Anino	Anineng	Shadow
Apelyido	Apiyidu	Family name/Surname
Apog	Åfok	Lime
Apurá	Apura	Hurry (v.)
Araw	Atdao	Sun, Day
Areglado	Areklao	Orderly
Armas	Atmas	Weapon
Asawa	Asagua	Spouse
Aso	Asu	Dog
Asukal	Asukat	Sugar
Ataúl	Ata'ut	Casket
Atip	Åtof	Roof
Atis	Åtes	Sugar apple
Ayuno	Ayunu	Fasting
Babà	Babas	Chin
Baba	Ebaba	Low
Baboy	Babuy	Pig
Bagyô	Påkyo	Storm
Baka	Baka	Cow
Balsá	Batsa	Raft
Bangko	Bånko	Bank
Bapór	Bapot	Ship
Baraha	Balaha	Playing cards
Barkilan	Barakilan	Rafter
Bastón	Baston	Cane
Bayabas	Åbas	Guava
Gamót	Åmot	Medicine
Kamáy	Kanai	Hand
Mantikilya	Mantikiya	Butter
Ngipin	Nifen	Teeth
Pagaw	Afagao	Husky voice
Palanggana	Palanggana	Basin
Suso	Susu	Breast
Tuláy	Tolai	Bridge
Unan	Alunan	Pillow
Uraró	Aruru	Arrowroot

Malay and Indonesian

Tagalog is an Austronesian language and is thus closely related to Malay dialects in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. Because of this close relationship, there are many cognates between the two languages stretching back many millennia. Many cognates were re-borrowed into the language when Old Malay became the official language of trade and documentation during the pre-colonial era of Philippine history, as evidenced by the Laguna Copperplate Inscription of 900 AD and accounts of Pigafetta at the time of the Spanish arrival in the country five centuries later. This is a small sample of the thousands of cognates present between Tagalog and Malay.

Tagalog word	Malay word (M)/Indonesian Word (I)	Meaning
Akó	Aku	I (first person)
Anák	Anak	Child
Anim	Enam	Six
Apat	Empat	Four
Bobo	Bodoh	Stupid
Bahagì	Bahagian (M) Bagi (I)	Portion, Part
Bahay	Balai	House
Balík	Balik	Return
Balimbíng	Belimbing	Starfruit, Perfidious (owing to the fruit's ability to land on any side)
Balità	Berita	News
Balot	Balut	To wrap
Bangkáy	Bangkai	Corpse, Carcass
Bangís	Bengis	Fierce, Ferocious
Bangon	Bangun	To awaken/rouse
Bansâ	Bangsa	Nation
Bató	Batu	Stone
Bawang	Bawang putih	Garlic
Bayad	Bayar	Pay
Bibíg	Bibir	Mouth
Bilí	Beli	Buy
Bukás	Buka	Open (v.)
Bunsô	Bongsu (M) Bungsu (I)	Youngest child
Buntís	Bunting Hamil (I)	Pregnant
Buwán	Bulan	Moon, Month
Buwaya	Buaya	Crocodile
Daán	Jalan	Street, Road, Way
Dalamhatì	Dalam + hati	Grief
Dahon	Daun	Leaf
Dingdíng	Dinding	Wall
Durián	Durian	Durian
Ganáp	Genap	Exact
Gulay	Gulai	Vegetables
Gulong	Gulung	To roll
Guntíng	Gunting	Scissors
Halagâ	Harga	Price
Hangin	Angin	Wind
Harapán	Hadapan	In front, The front of
Hirám	Pinjam	To borrow
Ikáw	Kau	You
Itik	Itik	Duck
Itím	Hitam	Black
Kahoy	Kayu	Wood
Kalapatì	Merpati	Pigeon
Kambíng	Kambing	Goat
Kamí	Kami	We (excludes addressee)
Kanan	Kanan	Right
Kangkóng	Kangkung	Water Spinach
Kapág	Kapan	When, If
Karayom	Jarum	Needle
Kawalì	Kuali	Frying pan, Wok
Kawaní	Kerani Pramuniaga/i (I)	Clerk
Kitá	Kita	We (Dual first person pronoun)
Ko	Ku	mine/my
Kusíng	Kucing	Cat
Kota	Kota	Fortress
Kulang	Kurang	Less, Lacking
Kulóng	Kurung	Jailed, Caged
Laban	Lawan	Oppose (v.), Opposition (n.)
Lagok	Teguk	Gulp
Lalakì	Lelaki, Laki–laki	Male
Lamok	Nyamuk	insect
Landás	Landasan Lintasan (I)	Track (n.)
Langkâ	Nangka	Jackfruit
Langit	Langit	Sky, Heaven
Lasa	Rasa	Taste, Flavour
Libo	Ribu	Thousand
Limá	Lima	Five
Luwalhatì	Luar + hati	Glory
Mahál	Mahal	Expensive, Highly treasured
Marharlika	Merdeka/Meherdeka	Free men
Manggá	Mangga	Mango
Mangkók	Mangkuk	Bowl
Mukhâ	Muka	Face
Mulâ	Mula	From
Mura	Murah	Cheap, Young
Pakò	Paku	Nail
Palayók	Periuk	Cooking pot
Pangulo	Penghulu	President
Pasô	Pasu	Flowerpot
Pasok	Masuk	Enter
Payong	Payung	Umbrella
Pilì	Pilih	Choose
Pinggán	Pinggan Piring (I)	Plate
Pintô	Pintu	Door
Pulô	Pulau	Island
Putî	Putih	White
Rambután	Rambutan	Rambutan
Sabón	Sabun	Soap
Sakít	Sakit	Illness (n.), painful (adj.)
Saksí	Saksi	Witness
Salamín	Cermin	Mirror, Glass, Eyeglasses
Sama	Sama	Together/To join
Samantalà	Sementara	Meanwhile,
Sampalataya	Percaya	To believe (v.) Belief (n.)
Sampû	Sepuluh	Ten
Sandata	Senjata	Weapon
Saráp	Sedap	Delicious
Sandók	Senduk Sendok (I)	Ladle
Silaw	Silau	Dazzled
Sintá	Cinta	Love (possessive)
Siyasat	Siasat	Investigate
Sukat	Sukat	Measure
Sulat	Surat	Letter (n.), Write (v.)
Taás	Atas	Top, Height
Tae	Tai	Excrement
Takot; Takót	Takut	Fear (n.); Afraid (adj.)
Talì	Tali	String, Rope (n.)
Tamís	Manis	Sweet
Tanggál	Tanggal	To remove, To take off
Tanghalì	Tengah + hari	Noon
Tangis	Tangis	Cry (n.)
Taón	Tahun	Year
Tawad	Tawar	To bargain, To forgive (v.), discount (n.)
Talóng	Terong	Eggplant/Aubergine
Tulak	Tolak	Push, Shove
Tulong	Tolong	Help (n., v.)
Tusok	Tusuk	Pierce, Prick, Stab
Tuwa/Tawa	Tawa	laughter
Uban	Uban	Grey hair
Ulán	Hujan	Rain (n.)
Utak	Otak	Brain
Utang	Hutang	Debt

Sanskrit

The question has been raised about the origin of some words in the various dialects of the Philippines and their possible connection to ancient Buddhist and Hindu culture in the region.

Tagalog	Sanskrit	Meaning
Aghám	Agama	Science
Asawa	Swami	Spouse
Bathalà	Bathara	Supreme Being
Balità	Vartta	News
Budhî	Bodhi	Conscience
Kathâ	Gatha	Fabrication, Tall Story
Diwata	Devata	Fairy, Goddess, Nymph
Diwà	Deva	Spirit, Soul
Dukhâ	Dukkha	Poverty
Gadyá	Gaja	Elephant
Guró	Guru	Mentor, Teacher
Lahò	Rahu	Eclipse
Mahárlika	Mahardikka	Nobility
Mahalagâ	Maharga	Important
Mukhâ	Mukha	Face
Pana	Bana	Arrow
Saksí	Saksi	Witness
Sampalataya	Sampratyaya	Faith
Saranggola	Layang gula (via Malay)gaffa	Kite
Sutlá	Sutra	Silk
Tala	Tara	Star

Tamil

Tagalog	Tamil	Meaning
Anó	என்ன (Enna)	What
Bagay	வகை (Vakai)	Thing
Dito	இதோ (Itho)	Here
Kamáy	கை (Kai)	Hand
Kas	காசு (Kāsu)	Cash, Money (via English)
Kuta	கோட்டை (Kottai)	Fort
Manggá	மாங்காய் (Māngāi)	Mango
Malunggáy	முருங்கை (Murungai)	Moringa
Masayá	மகிழ்ச்சியா (Makilcciyā)	Happy
Pintungan	பெட்டகம் (Pettagham)	Place to store things
Pooja	பூஜை (Pūjai)	Pooja
Puto	பிட்டு (Puttu)	Rice cake
Sadyâ	சதி (Sathi)	Intentional
Tatay	தந்தை (Tantai)	Daddy

Arabic

Tagalog	Arabic	Meaning
Alám	Alham	Knowledge, Understanding
Hiyâ	Hayaa	To feel shame, Blush
Hukom	Hukum	Judge
Salamat	Slamah	Thanks

Persian

Tagalog	Persian	Meaning
Alak	Araq	Liquor
Tsaá	Chai	Tea

Chinese

During the time when several Kingdoms existed in the area of what is now Luzon (in reference to the Luzon Empire or Kingdom of Tondo), diplomatic ties were established with the Ming dynasty. Contact also reached as far as the Sultan of Sulu. As a result, many Chinese words were adopted, such as:

Tagalog	Min Nan, Yue and Mandarin	Meaning
Apo	阿公/A–kong (H)	Grandfather
Ate	阿姊/A–chí (H)	Eldest sister
Bakyâ	木屐/ba̍k-kia̍h (H)	Native wooden sandals
Baktaw	墨斗/ (H)	Carpenter's ink marker
Batsoy	肉水/bah-chúi (H)	Pork in soup
Bihon	米粉/bí-hún (H)	Rice vermicelli
Bimpo	面布/ (H)	Face towel
Bitsin	味精/bī-cheng (H)	Monosodium glutamate
Daw/Raw	/Tao (M)	God, Way
Ditse	二姊/Dī–chí (H)	Second eldest sister
Gising	叫醒/ (H)	To wake up
Hikaw	耳鉤/hī–kau (H)	Earrings
Hukbô	服務/ (H)	Army
Hwepe	火把/ (H)	Torch
Jusi	富絲/hù-si (H)	Cloth made from pineapple fibre
Impò	阿媽/A–má (H)	Grandmother
Ingkóng	阿公/A–kong (H)	Grandfather
Kusot	鋸屑/ (H)	Sawdust
Kuya	哥哥/ko–ko (C)/keh–ya (H)	Eldest brother
Lawin	老鷹/lǎoyīng (M)	Kite, Hawk
Lauriat	鬧熱/lāu-dia̍t (H)	Lauriat
Lithaw	犁頭/ (H)	Plow
Lumpiâ	潤餅/jūn-piáⁿ (H)	Fried or fresh spring rolls.
Mami	肉麵/bah-mī (H)	Meat and noodles in soup (Bam-i is also the name of another noodle dish)
Patî	(H)	Including
Pansít	便ê食/piān-ê-si̍t (H)	Noodles with sauce
Petsay	白菜/pe̍h-chhài (H)	Chinese cabbage
Pesa	白煠/sa̍h (H)	Plain boiled (often fish)
Pinse	硼砂/ (M)/ (H)	Borax
Puthaw	斧頭/ (H)	Ax
Santse	三姊/San–chí (H)	Third eldest sister
Sitsit	(H)	Psst!
Siyansi	煎匙/chian-sî (H)	Spoon-like metal spatula
Siopao/siyopaw	燒包/sio-pau (H)	Meat-filled steamed bun
Sotanghón	苏冬粉/so-tang-hun (H)	Cellophane noodles
Suahe	沙蝦/ (H)	Greasyback shrimp
Sukì	主客/chu–khe (H)	Regular customer/usual store
Sungkî	伸齒/chhun-khí (H)	Malocclusion
Susì	鎖匙/só–sî (H)	Key
Tangláw	燈籠/deng long (M)	Light
Tinghoy	燈火/ (H)	Oil lamp
Tiho	等好/ (H)	Gold bar (Chinese-Filipino colloquialism)
Tikoy	甜粿/Tih–ke (H)	Chinese New Year's cake
Tingî	(H)	Selling at retail/per piece
Tokwa	豆干/tāu-koaⁿ (H)	Tofu
Totso	豆油醋魚/tāu–iû-chhò͘-hî (H)	Sautéed fish
Toyò	豆油/tāu–iû (H)	Soy sauce
Tausi	豆豉/tāu-si (H)	Beans fermented/in brine
Tingsim	燈心/ (H)/ (M)	Lamp wick
Tuwabak	大目魚/ (H)	Big-eyed herring
Ubak	烏墨/ (H)	Black ink
Wansoy/Yansoy	芫荽/ (H)/ (M)	Cilantro

Japanese

During the era of several kingdoms in Luzon and the Visayas, trade was established with other Southeast- and East Asian countries (especially Japan and China). Borrowings from Japanese were most likely from this trade, such as:

Tagalog	Japanese	Meaning
Dahan–dahan	だんだん / dandan	Slowly, Gradually
Habà	幅 / haba	Length, Breadth
Jack-en-poy	じゃんけんぽん / jankenpon	Rock-paper-scissors
Kabán	鞄 / kaban	Sack of rice
Kampáy/Tagay	乾杯 / kanpai	Cheers!
Karaoke	カラオケ / karaoke	A form of musical entertainment, usually social in nature in Filipino culture.
Katól	蚊取線香 / katori-senkō	Mosquito coil
Tamang-tamà	偶々 / tama-tama	Coincidentally, just right
Toto	おとうと / otōto	younger brother

External links

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