WATAWAT (wah-TAH-waht) | A flag Another Tagalog word for the flag is "bandila," which is a variant of the Spanish word "bandera."

PALAKPÁK (pah-lahk-PAHK) | A clapping motion; the sound of clapping; an applause Palakpák is an onomatopoeic root word, which means it comes from the sound it creates.

HILAMOS (hee-LAH-mohs) | Face wash The Tagalog language has a specific root word that refers to the washing of the face.

MABUSISI (mah-boo-SEE-see) | Fastidious; meticulous; critical Mabusisi refers to someone who either has a very high standard or shows an excessive amount of delicacy or care.

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LANSÁ (lahn-SAH) | The fishy smell and taste; the gameness of meat Lansá is usually associated with saltwater fish, shellfish, chicken, wild game, and even eggs. Hindî akó mahilig sa malansáng isdâ. = I am not fond of (eating) fishy-smelling fish.

PALÍT-LANGÍS (pah-LEET-lah-NGEES) | Oil change The Tagalog language creates new words by combining two root words. Mura ang singíl ng mekaniko sa palít-langís. = The mechanic's fee for an oil change is inexpensive.

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