More Cavinti Words

coconut-treeSubmitted by J. Socorro

(To J. Socorro – thank you for the list of words. Please introduce yourself to our community so that we can properly credit you with this contribution. :-) )

maangot…….stinky

kayakas…….dried coconut leaves

bulador…….kite

yakyakan……step on it

butusin…….big tummy

sinapsis……gay

intana……..yes, I agree

tapayan…….large drinking water pot made of clay

pulasi……..open sewer

kaliting…… tête-à-tête

pamipi…….. rectangular piece of wood with a handle used in washing clothes

binatog……. hominy

uyo……….. part of coconut flower; when dry, it is used a kindling

buruti…….. drunken stupor

kuyakoy……. swinging the feet back & forth while sitting; usually associated with taking a break from work far longer than the allotted time.

palirong…… a teepee usually made of dried coconut leaves

bangkalang…. brown reptile that resembles a gecko but bigger

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A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).