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Komunidad

English

communitynoun

Alternative meanings: community
group of people who live together or share something
local society
social collective
Pronunciation: koh-moo-nee-DAHD
Root and affixes: Base form: komunidad. It is a common loanword used for community or local social group.
Variants or conjugations: komunidad = community
katilingban = society / community
pundok = group or set
grupo = group
barangay = local community or neighborhood in the Philippines, depending on context
Related words and expressions: society/community
group
set/group
person/people
resident/inhabitant
country/nation
Meaning and usage notes: “Komunidad” is very common for a local community or group of people. For society in a broader sense, “katilingban” may be more appropriate.

basic wordscommunitygroupneighborhoodpeopleplacesociety

Example 1

Importante ang komunidad.

The community is important.

Example 2

Nagtabangay ang mga tawo sa komunidad.

The people in the community help one another.

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Amahan

Basic Vocabulary Family People & Relationships

English

fathernoun

Alternative meanings: father
dad
male parent
father figure
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-hahn
Root and affixes: Base form: amahan. It is used for father or father figure.
Variants or conjugations: amahan = father
papa = dad, familiar form
tatay = dad/father, very common familiar form
amay = father, traditional or literary depending on area
ginikanan = parent, depending on context
Related words and expressions: mother
family
child
parent
dad
papa
Meaning and usage notes: “Amahan” is a clear form for father. In everyday speech, “papa” and “tatay” are also very common.

basic wordsdadfamilyfatherfather figureparentperson

Example 1

Maayo ang akong amahan.

My father is good.

Example 2

Naa sa balay ang akong papa.

My dad is at home.

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Plano

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

plannoun / verb

Alternative meanings: plan
intention
design
project
sketch
prepared objective
Pronunciation: PLAH-noh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “plano/plan”. It can name a plan, design, project, or intention, and can also work as a verb meaning to plan.
Variants or conjugations: giplano = planned
nagplano = planning
planohon = to plan something
tigplano = planner
laraw = plan, map out, devise, or plan
desiyo = design or plan
Related words and expressions: laraw = plan or map out
tuyo = intention or purpose
proyekto = project
sugod = begin
kahimoan = possibility
Meaning and usage notes: “Plano” is clear for plan, project, or intention. “Laraw” is also useful when the sense is to map out, devise, or plan something.

designintentionobjectiveplanprojectstrategy

Example 1

Unsa ang imong plano karon?

What is your plan now?

Example 2

Naa koy plano para ugma.

I have a plan for tomorrow.

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Kapanguhaan

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Nature & Weather Technology & Information

English

resourcenoun

Alternative meanings: resource
source of help or materials
available means
natural or economic resources, depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-pah-ngoo-HAH-ahn
Root and affixes: Base form: kapanguhaan. It is related to a source, resource, or something from which something useful is obtained.
Variants or conjugations: kapanguhaan = resource / source of resources
resources = resources, modern loanword in technical contexts
rekurso = resource, adapted loanword
tinubdan = source or origin
tabang = help or support resource
Related words and expressions: source
help
money
business
nature
information
Meaning and usage notes: “Kapanguhaan” works well for resource in a broad sense. In technology, education, or business, “resources” or “rekurso” may also be heard.

businesshelpmaterialsnatureresourceresourcessource

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato og kapanguhaan.

We need resources.

Example 2

Ang tubig usa ka importante nga kapanguhaan.

Water is an important resource.

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Populasyon

Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities Places & Geography Society & Community

English

populationnoun

Alternative meanings: population
inhabitants
group of people in a place
number of people in an area
Pronunciation: poh-poo-lahs-YOHN
Root and affixes: Base form: populasyon. It is a common loanword used for population or number of inhabitants.
Variants or conjugations: populasyon = population
mga tawo = people
lumolupyo = inhabitant or resident
populasyon sa nasod = population of the country
populasyon sa siyudad = population of the city
Related words and expressions: person/people
resident/inhabitant
society/community
community
country/nation
city
Meaning and usage notes: “Populasyon” is used for population in a demographic sense. For people in general, use “mga tawo”.

basic wordscommunitygeographyinhabitantspeoplepopulationquantity

Example 1

Dako ang populasyon sa siyudad.

The population of the city is large.

Example 2

Nagkadaghan ang populasyon.

The population is increasing.

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Kulang

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities Qualities & Descriptions

English

lack; lacking; insufficientnoun / adjective / verb

Alternative meanings: Lack; shortage; not enough of something; incomplete or insufficient.
Pronunciation: KOO-lahng
Root and affixes: Root: kulang. Related forms: nagkulang, kakulangan, kulangan.
Variants or conjugations: nagkulang; kakulangan; kulangan; kulang pa
Related words and expressions: panginahanglan; wala; little; need; excess
Meaning and usage notes: Kulang is used for lack of quantity, time, money, information, or something needed. For “fault” as error or blame, sayop or sala may fit depending on context.

basic wordsinsufficientlacklackingneedquantityshortage

Example 1

Kulang ang kwarta.

There is not enough money.

Example 2

Kulang pa ang oras.

There is still not enough time.

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Organisasyon

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community

English

organizationnoun

Alternative meanings: organization
institution
organized group
way of arranging or structuring something
Pronunciation: or-gah-nee-sahs-YOHN
Root and affixes: Base form: organisasyon. It is a common loanword used for organization, institution, or formal group.
Variants or conjugations: organisasyon = organization
kapunongan = association / organization / group
grupo = group
institusyon = institution
pag-organisar = organization or act of organizing
Related words and expressions: group
society/community
community
institution
work/job
government
Meaning and usage notes: “Organisasyon” is well understood for a formal organization. “Kapunongan” can sound more local for association, group, or organization.

associationbasic wordsbusinesscommunitygroupinstitutionorganization

Example 1

Importante ang organisasyon sa komunidad.

The organization of the community is important.

Example 2

Naa siya sa usa ka organisasyon.

He or she is in an organization.

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Premyo

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community

English

prize; reward; awardnoun

Alternative meanings: Prize; reward; award; recognition or gift received for winning, participating, or achieving something.
Pronunciation: PREM-yoh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “premio,” adapted as premyo.
Variants or conjugations: premyo; gantimpala; daog; award
Related words and expressions: daog; competition; gift; reward; achievement
Meaning and usage notes: Premyo is common for contests, games, raffles, and recognitions. Gantimpala can sound more formal or literary for reward.

awardbasic wordscompetitiongiftprizerewardwin

Example 1

Nakadaog siya og premyo.

He/She won a prize.

Example 2

Unsa ang premyo sa kompetisyon?

What is the prize for the competition?

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Wala gyud

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Time & Calendar

English

neveradverb / expression

Alternative meanings: never
ever at any time
absolutely not
definitely not, depending on context
Pronunciation: WAH-lah GYOOD
Root and affixes: Expression formed with “wala” and “gyud”. It strongly negates something and can express never depending on the sentence.
Variants or conjugations: wala gyud = never / not at all
dili gyud = never / definitely not, for negated actions or states
wala pa gyud = not yet at all, with emphasis
sukad pa = since then, used in some never structures
bisan kanus-a = anytime / ever, depending on construction
Related words and expressions: none/not
not
really/indeed
still/yet
when
even
Meaning and usage notes: “Never” is not always translated with one fixed word. In many sentences, “wala gyud” or “dili gyud” is used depending on the structure.

basic wordsconnectorfunction wordnegationnevernot evertime

Example 1

Wala gyud ko makalimot.

I never forgot.

Example 2

Dili gyud ko mohunong.

I will never stop.

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Network

Basic Vocabulary Society & Community Technology & Information

English

networknoun

Alternative meanings: network
network of connections
computer network
social network
connected system
connected group
Pronunciation: NET-work
Root and affixes: Modern loanword from English “network”. It is used especially for technology, internet, communication, contacts, or connected systems.
Variants or conjugations: social network = social network
computer network = computer network
network sa internet = internet network
koneksyon = connection or link
pukot = physical net or fishing net
Related words and expressions: internet = internet
koneksyon = connection
komunikasyon = communication
katilingban = society
pukot = net or fishing net
Meaning and usage notes: Use “network” for a technological, social, or contact network. If “red” means a physical net, especially a fishing net, the more natural word is “pukot”.

connectioncontactsinternetnetworksocial networktechnology

Example 1

Hinay ang network karon.

The network is slow right now.

Example 2

Dako ang iyang network sa negosyo.

His/Her business network is large.

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Minuto

Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities Time & Calendar

English

minutenoun

Alternative meanings: minute
unit of time
sixty seconds
part of an hour
Pronunciation: mee-NOO-toh
Root and affixes: Base form: minuto. It is a common loanword used for minute as a unit of time.
Variants or conjugations: minuto = minute
usa ka minuto = one minute
pipila ka minuto = a few minutes
segundo = second
oras = hour or specific time
Related words and expressions: hour/time
second
time/period
now
moment/occasion
day
Meaning and usage notes: “Minuto” is directly understood for the unit of time. For hour or specific time, “oras” is used.

basic wordscalendarhourminutequantitysixty secondstime

Example 1

Usa ka minuto lang.

Only one minute.

Example 2

Maghulat ko og pipila ka minuto.

I will wait a few minutes.

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Linya

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Technology & Information

English

line; row; queuenoun

Alternative meanings: Line; row; queue; a mark, sequence, or ordered group of people, things, or text.
Pronunciation: LEEN-yah
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “línea,” adapted as linya.
Variants or conjugations: mga linya; linya sa text; linya sa telepono
Related words and expressions: laray; tudling; mark; number; text
Meaning and usage notes: Linya is used for a written line, phone line, line of people, or line as a mark. For a line of text, tudling may also fit depending on context.

basic wordslinemarkphonequeuerowtext

Example 1

Basaha ang unang linya.

Read the first line.

Example 2

Taas ang linya sa tindahan.

The line at the store is long.

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