Pinoy Word Tapestries

klasmyt means classmate - one of my favorite word from phillipines

A popular Ilocano word that is anchored to old beliefs. Ilocanos say Bari-bari apu to sent out spirits that might harm them while they are in their way going to the place they’re not used to go.

ganda means beauty or beautiful, short term for maganda :)

means to eat

Pekpek is the Filipino slang or colloquial term for "vagina." It is also sometimes used as a term of endearment for girls. Example: Hoy! Pekpek ka talaga, ang harot-harot mo! NOTE: More Filipino-shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases in my shop - just search “AYDAPADI STUDIO.”

Filipino slang for "vagina." It is also sometimes used as a term of endearment for girls. NOTE: More Filipino-shirts, stickers, phone cases at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" Cheers.

Filipino slang for "vagina." It is also sometimes used as a term of endearment for girls. NOTE: More Filipino-shirts, stickers, phone cases at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" Cheers.

This is the Filipinos’ way of telling you the direction by using their mouths, usually paired with the phrase, “Ober der (it’s over there)” followed by their lips pouting in that direction. We know, it’s peculiar. But it is what it is.

Bayani pinoy word - simple text only but deep meaning. Bayani mean heroes. Our ofw are our heroes.

yawa [yá. wâ.] : Binisaya curse word that means demon (n.); devil (n.); fiend (n.). NOTE: More quirky Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases & more at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" Cheers.

mumshie pinay word means mother

Surat Hanunuo is a Pre Colonial script in the island of Mindoro from Mangyan tribe.

For when you just can't take it anymore.

bayani means heroes, Filipino ofw are modern heroes, here in Philippines ;)

Gigil refers to the trembling or gritting of the teeth in response to a situation that overwhelms your self-control. It's been commonly described as an irresistible urge to squeeze something cute. Also known as cute aggression. NOTE: More quirky Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases & more at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO.” Mabuhay and Ingat!

ganda means beutiful

adobo texts

“Ambot" is a Visayan word. Meaning, it is also found in Hiligaynon, Waray-waray, Surigaonon, Butuanon, Minasbate, Romblomanon, Kinaray-a, etc. Ambot" means “I don't know" or “I know nothing". NOTE: More quirky Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases & more at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" Cheers.

A design inspired by dictionary entries that features the Filipino term 'Gigil', which means the feeling when you want to squeeze something that is so cute.

Baybayin is one of the precolonial writing systems used by early Filipinos. The term “baybayin” comes from the Tagalog root word baybay, which means “to spell.” When the Spaniards arrived in the Philippine archipelago, they observed that most of the natives, not just the elite, could read and write. The script was used not only to record but also to write poetry, incantations, and letters. This shirt says “matapang’” the Filipino word for fearless, brave.

Baybayin is one of the precolonial writing systems used by early Filipinos. The term “baybayin” comes from the Tagalog root word baybay, which means “to spell.” When the Spaniards arrived in the Philippine archipelago, they observed that most of the natives, not just the elite, could read and write. The script was used not only to record but also to write poetry, incantations, and letters. This shirt says “maganda’” the Filipino word for beautiful.

There is always that saying Live, Laugh, Love but of course we all love LUMPIA!

Baybayin is one of the precolonial writing systems used by early Filipinos. The term “baybayin” comes from the Tagalog root word baybay, which means “to spell.” When the Spaniards arrived in the Philippine archipelago, they observed that most of the natives, not just the elite, could read and write. The script was used not only to record but also to write poetry, incantations, and letters. This shirt says “matapang’” the Filipino word for fearless, brave.

This phrase translates as "Sleep-Deprived, Hungry, But Still Fresh" it's a humorous take on those days when you've burned the midnight oil, skipped a meal, yet still manage to look and feel fresh!

Gigil: the overwhelming urge to squeeze something incredibly cute. A baby, plushie or even your pet; we've all experienced this. Grab it as a gift for someone that you want to squeeze or always wants to squeeze. To squeeze or be squeezed.