Salitanghiram (en. Borrowed word)

sa-li-tang-hi-ram

Synonyms

Borrowed words that are informally used in conversation.

'Selfie' and 'internet' are borrowed words that we commonly use in school.

Ang 'selfie' at 'internet' ay mga salitang hiram na usong-usong ginagamit namin sa school.

Words that originate from foreigners, making them sound a bit weird in Filipino.

When we chat, it seems like there are always borrowed words, especially the trendy slang.

Kapag nagkukwentuhan kami, parang laging may salitang hiram, lalo na 'yung mga usong slang.