Filipino / Tagalog Vernacular Construction Terms: Electrical, Plumbing & Steelwork Terms

Are you looking to familiarize yourself with the different terminologies used in building construction in the Philippines? Here's a list of Filipino / Tagalog Vernacular Construction Terms that will make coordinating with your locals easier.

ENGLISH TERM	FILIPINO TERM
Air-conditioning Unit	Erkon
Amperage	Amperahe
Bathtub	Banyera
Bidet	Bidey
Box	Kahon
Bronze Aluminum	Analok
Capacitor	Palulan
Chandelier	Aranya
Circuit	Sirkito
Circuit Breaker	Disyuntor

Cistern	Alhibe
Conduit	Kondukto
Cord	Kurdon
Downspout	Bahante
Drain Pipe	Desagwe
Elbow	Rekodo
Electricity	Dagitab
Fan	Bentilador
Faucet	Gripo
Flanged	De Reborde

Fuse	Pusible
Gutter	Alulod
Hand water well pump	Poso
Hose	Manggera
Insulator	Ahislador
Kitchen Sink	Prigadero
Lavatory	Lababo
Light Bulb	Bumbilya
Lightning Arrester	Pararayos
Meter	Kuntador

Open Trench	Bambang
Panel Board	Tablero
Pipe	Tubo
Power Oulet	Entsupe
Pump	Bomba
Riser Pipe	Subyente
Septic Tank	Poso Negro
Sewer	Alkantarilya
Shower	Dutsa
Slope	Klebe

Spot Weld	Ispatan
Stopper	Tapon
Switch	Kabtol
Teflon Tape	Teplon
Temper	Suban / Subuhal
Threaded	De Roskas
Urinal	Arinola
Valve	Balbula
Voltage	Boltahe
Washer	Sapatilya

Water Closet	Inidoro
Wattage	Batyahe
Welding	Hinang
Welding Rod	Estanyo
Well	Balon
Wire	Kawad
Wire Jacket	Balat
Wiring Knob	Poleyo

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