Expletive: an expression, frequently used with another word, such as in ala eh or eh naman. Can be used independently as a stand-alone expletive to convey a variety of emotions, such as surprise, irritation or even delight.
Erehiya: pronounced eh-reh-hee-yah.
Noun: superstition.
Other Tagalog: pamahiin.
Eskaparate: pronounced es-kah-pah-rah-teh.
Noun: a display cabinet.
* Adopted from Spanish and used mostly by elders in certain communities.
