Friday, July 14, 2017

Filipino Word - Kumpiskahin

Kumpiskahin means to seize or to take a person's belonging with authority/to confiscate.

Wag mong gamitin ang cellphone mo sa theater baka kumpiskahin ng guwardiya.
Do not use your cellphone in the theater as the guard might confiscate it.

Past tense
Kinumpiska


Friday, July 7, 2017

Filipino Word - Bantay-Sarado

Bantay sarado means well guarded or closely guarded.

Young girls with strict parents are bantay sarado by their parents - knowing their whereabouts, friends and activities to make sure they stay on the right track. No boyfriends. Studies first.

I can't go out tonight. Bantay-sarado ako ng mga magulang ko.
I can't go out tonight. My parents are keeping an eye on me.

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Filipino Word - Ukay-ukay

Ukay-ukay means thrift store. Saying just ukay is also understandable and a usual way to shortened the word.

Ang mura ng mga damit sa ukay.
The clothes at the ukay is so affordable. 

Pupunta ako sa ukay-ukay kasama ang mga kaibigan ko sa weekend.
I will go to the ukay-ukay with my friends this weekend.