^

Entertainment

Untranslatable Pinoy words in Ang Pinaka

The Philippine Star
August 18, 2013 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Gigil. Torpe. Kilig. Pasma. Usog. Today at 5:45 p.m. on GMA News TV, Ang Pinaka is listing down some of the most commonly used Filipino words that simply defy English translation in the Top 10 Ang Pinaka: Untranslatable Pinoy Words. This is in celebration of Linggo ng Wika.

Joining host Rovilson Fernandez are guest panelistas: University of the Philippines Linguistics Prof. Tuting Hernandez, filmmaker-writer Wincy Ong and University of the Philippines Filipino Prof. Dr. Jovy Peregrino.

vuukle comment

ANG PINAKA

DR. JOVY PEREGRINO

GIGIL

KILIG

LINGGO

PASMA

ROVILSON FERNANDEZ

TUTING HERNANDEZ

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LINGUISTICS PROF

UNTRANSLATABLE PINOY WORDS

WINCY ONG AND UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES FILIPINO PROF
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Bela Padilla ‘fully adjusted’ to London life; pursuing UK career?
Exclusive

Bela Padilla ‘fully adjusted’ to London life; pursuing UK career?

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 13 hours ago
“I have well and fully adjusted by now,” Bela told Philstar.com on how she has been doing in London, where she...
Entertainment
fbtw
Joshua Garcia in Filipino dub of 'Inside Out 2,' a first on Disney+
play

Joshua Garcia in Filipino dub of 'Inside Out 2,' a first on Disney+

By Kristofer Purnell | 15 hours ago
Joshua Garcia will lend his voice for the Filipino dub of "Inside Out 2" when the latest Pixar film hits streaming platform...
Entertainment
fbtw
David Archuleta teases memoir, shares with Filipinos his coming out story
play

David Archuleta teases memoir, shares with Filipinos his coming out story

By Kristofer Purnell | 1 day ago
Singer David Archuleta's upcoming memoir will include how he came around to coming out as queer, portions of which he shared...
Entertainment
fbtw
Nonoy Zuñiga names the best young singers of this generation

Nonoy Zuñiga names the best young singers of this generation

By Boy Abunda | 1 day ago
Nonoy Zuñiga is one of Original Pilipino Music’s all-time favorite hitmakers whose famous songs include Doon...
Entertainment
fbtw
Donny Pangilinan, family congratulate Belle Mariano for graduating from senior high

Donny Pangilinan, family congratulate Belle Mariano for graduating from senior high

By Jan Milo Severo | 14 hours ago
Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano has graduated from senior high school. 
Entertainment
fbtw
Latest
abtest
Angel Locsin not pregnant; why on showbiz hiatus — source
Exclusive

Angel Locsin not pregnant; why on showbiz hiatus — source

By Jan Milo Severo | 13 hours ago
Kapamilya actress Dimples Romana gave an update on the life of Angel Locsin, which is in showbiz hiatus for years now.
Entertainment
fbtw
James Reid shuts down possibility of JaDine revival with ex-girlfriend Nadine Lustre

James Reid shuts down possibility of JaDine revival with ex-girlfriend Nadine Lustre

By Jan Milo Severo | 13 hours ago
Actor James Reid shut down any possibility of reuniting with ex-girlfriend Nadine Lustre as a love team. 
Entertainment
fbtw
Armi Millare says she has rights to sing ex-band's hit songs
Exclusive

Armi Millare says she has rights to sing ex-band's hit songs

By Jan Milo Severo | 13 hours ago
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singer Armi Millare revealed that she has the rights to perform her previous songs from her...
Entertainment
fbtw
Michelle Dee to finally get Miss Universe Voice for Change cash prize

Michelle Dee to finally get Miss Universe Voice for Change cash prize

By Jan Milo Severo | 14 hours ago
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee will finally get her prize money for the Voice of Change Award after almost a...
Entertainment
fbtw
Andi Eigenmann fires back at netizen saying Lilo should study not surf

Andi Eigenmann fires back at netizen saying Lilo should study not surf

By Jan Milo Severo | 14 hours ago
Actress Andi Eigenmann fired back at a social media user that said her daughter Lilo should go to school rather than surfing...
Entertainment
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with