10 Uncommonly Used Hiligaynon Words

1. Alimpulos – a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat.

Example: Ang iya alimpulos ara lapit sa babaw sang iya agtang.

Translation: His cowlick is just above his forehead.

2. Alibangbang – a diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings.

Example: Kanami sang pakpak ka alibangbang!

Translation: The wings of the butterfly is beautiful!

3. Kaanyag – the qualities that give pleasure to the senses.

Example: Kaanyag sang palibot kung ara ka sa bukid.

Translation: The place looks great when you are in the field.

4. Kahilwayan – the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example: Tanan nga tawo may ara kahilwayan para ihambal kung ano ang ara sa ila ulo kag tagipusuon.

Translation: Everyone has the freedom to say or express what’s on their minds and hearts.

5. Bumulutho – a student who is studying at a school or college.

Example: Isa ako ka bumulutho sang Negros Occidental High School.

Translation: I am a student of Negros Occidental High School.

6. Karitot – a large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers.

Example: Kanamit sang karitot!

Translation: The lobster is delicious!

7. Aranghita – is a natural citrus fruit, similar in appearance to a large grapefruit , native to South and Southeast Asia.

Example: Damo ga baligya sang aranghita sa downtown.

Translations: Many sells pomelo in downtown.

8. Amimilok – each of the short curved hairs growing in the edges of the eyelids, serving to protect the eyes from dust particles.

Example: Kalaba sang iya amimilok.

Translation: Her eyelashes are long.

9. Kinagubot – a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Example: May kinagubot sa tupad balay.

Translation: There is a commotion in the neighborhood.

10. Hurangos – breathing that is audible through being deep or labored, especially in sleep or as a result of exertion.

Example: Amo na gali nga gakabatian ko siya nga ga hurangos!

Translation: That’s why I’ve been hearing heavy breathing!