Filipino is a beautiful language. It is fluid, diverse, and evolves as needed. As times become modern, so does the Filipino language. Through the process of neologism, or the invention or adapting of words to suit needs, our native tongue has given names to some of the most common modern objects.
6. Hyperlink
noun; a reference to data that the reader can directly follow either by clicking tapping or hovering, such as this one.
Filipino: kawingan
5. Headset
noun; a hybrid of earphones and a microphone, worn around the head
Filipino: pang-ulong hatinig
“Isuot mo na ang iyong pang-ulong hatinig.”
4. Browser
noun; is a software application for retrieving, traversing, and presenting information sources in the World Wide Web
Filipino: panginain
“Anong panginain ang iyong madalas gamitin?”
3. Charger
noun; used to restore a battery-empty gadget
Filipino: pantablay
“Naku! Ubos na ang karga ng iPhone ko. Akin na ang pantablay!”
2. Website
noun; a collection of related web pages
Filipino: pook-sapot
1. E-mail
noun; method of exchanging digital messages between computer users
Filipino: sulatroniko
Have you sent a sulatroniko lately? What’s your favorite Filipino word?
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