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.

Contents

  • Spanish 1
  • English 2
  • Chamorro 3
  • Malay and Indonesian 4
  • Sanskrit 5
  • Tamil 6
  • Arabic 7
  • Persian 8
  • Chinese 9
  • Japanese 10
  • References 11
  • External links 12

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 English 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.[1][2]

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).[3] 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 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

References

  1. ^ "Indian Origins of Filipino Customs". Vedic Empire. Retrieved 2013-11-09. 
  2. ^ "The Indian in the Filipino - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Globalnation.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2013-11-09. 
  3. ^ "Ancient Japanese pottery in Boljoon town | Inquirer News". Newsinfo.inquirer.net. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2012-08-28. 

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