15 Filipino words that are hard to pronounce

Marahuyo

“Marahuyo” functions as a verb in the sentence showing enchantment or to be enchanted by someone. It can also be used to show that you are attracted to someone.

Ex. Ako ay na-marahuyo sa kanyang kariktan.

Yugto

There isn’t anything more powerful in the world than acting, and there, the noun “yugto” has you covered. It could also be a stage in your life or a period of development.

Ex. Panibagong yugto ang kanilang kinahaharap.

Pagsamo

To make a request or appeal, you would use the noun “pagsamo.” You can also use it for a request to a greater power through a prayer.

Ex. Araw-araw ang pagsamo ko sa iyo.

Kagilas-gilalas

Causing great wonder.

Ex. Kagilas-gilas ang pinakitang pagsasayaw ni Kai.

Sulatroniko

A system for sending messages from one computer to another.

Ex. Ginagamit ni Chanyeol ang sulatroniko upang makausap si Baekhyun.

Magmuni-muni

The verb “Magmuni-muni” means to ponder, speculate, muse or even meditate on something. This is a deep contemplation of something big.

Ex. Ako ay magmumuni-muni muna.

Nakakapagpabagabag

worrisome

Ex. “Nakakapagpabagabag naman ang aking nasaksihan” sabi ni Irene pagkalabas ng tren.

Pinakipakinabangan

usefulness

Ex. Pinakipakinabangan ni Alfred ang bagong sasakyan niya

Pamamatnubay

Meaning guidance.

Ex. Pamamatnubay ng mga magulang ang kailangan ng mga anak habang sila ay lumalaki.

Pahimakas

To say your final goodbye or last farewell, you would use the noun “pakimakas.”However, if you are parting or saying goodbye, “pahimakas” can be used as an adjective too.

Ex. Ito na ata ang ating huling pahimakas, Jeno.