Filipino / Tagalog Vernacular Construction Terms | Part 3: Areas & Structural Elements

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 for areas and structural elements that will make coordinating with your locals easier.

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ENGLISH TERM	FILIPINO TERM	DESCRIPTION
Balcony	Balkonahe	IMAGE SOURCE
Canopy	Medya Agua	IMAGE SOURCE
Ceiling	Kisame	IMAGE SOURCE
Corridor	Pasilyo	IMAGE SOURCE
Dining Room	Komedor	IMAGE SOURCE
Door	Pinto	IMAGE SOURCE
Eaves	Alero	IMAGE SOURCE
Entry way	Entrada	IMAGE SOURCE
Fascia Board	Senepa	IMAGE SOURCE
Flooring	Suelo	IMAGE SOURCE

Gable Roof	Dos Aguas	IMAGE SOURCE
Garage	Garahe	IMAGE SOURCE
Garden	Hardin	IMAGE SOURCE
Hip Roof	Kuwatro Aguas	IMAGE SOURCE
Kitchen	Kusina	IMAGE SOURCE
Lean-to	Sibe	IMAGE SOURCE
Living Room	Sala	IMAGE SOURCE
Mezzanine	Entresuelo	IMAGE SOURCE
Overhang	Bolada	IMAGE SOURCE
Roof Covering	Atip	IMAGE SOURCE

Room	Kuwarto	IMAGE SOURCE
Service Area	Batalan
Small Window	Bentanilya	IMAGE SOURCE
Stairs	Escalera	IMAGE SOURCE
Terrace	Azoteya	IMAGE SOURCE
Toilet	Banyo	IMAGE SOURCE
Wall	Pader	IMAGE SOURCE
Window	Bintana	IMAGE SOURCE

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