* Real Filipino Words

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A

* Alipin - Sulunese word for slave. It is also used in most southern parts of Daracka. (In Filipino, it means slave).

* Ate - Darackan word for older sister. (In Filipino, it means older sister).

* Awa - Sulunese word for mercy.. (In Filipino, it means mercy).

Alet - Sulunese word for the brightest star.

Akratan - Darackan word for library. (Origin: From the Filipino word aklatan, which means book storage.

Arat - Trees with nocturnal fruits that only grows is Aradack.

Aratrov jam - Jams made of Arat fruits.

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B

* Banig - A handwoven mat used for sleeping made of palm, pandan, sea grass, or other dried leaves. (In Filipino, it is a traditional handwoven mat used for sleeping made of palm, pandan, sea grass, or other dried leaves).

* Baro't Saya - Blouse and Skirt. (In Filipino, it is a blouse and skirt).

* Barong - A blouse or shirt for men made of pineapple fabric.  (In Filipino, it is a blouse or shirt for men made of pineapple fabric).

Betel Quid - Wrapped areca nut, spices and other ingredients for chewing like tobacco. Has anti-depressing properties. (In Filipino, it is areca nut, spices and other ingredients for chewing like tobacco. Has anti-depressing properties. More commonly known as mama in the Philippines).

* Bolo - A sword. (A Filipino weapon similar to a sword. Most Filipino heroes depicted during the Spanish era used bolos as their favored weapons. Today, bolos are mostly used in farming).

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D

Dakawa - Darackan word for different colors. The term is used for people with heterochromia. The Dakawa were said to have settled in the north during ancient times under the rule of the old kings and the old kingdom. (Origin: From the Filipino word dalawa, which means two.)

Daracka - Ancient Darackan word for different lands.

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E

* Eskolar - Darackan word for a scholar studying to become a Maestro/ Maestra. (In Filipino, it means Scholar).

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G

Garak - A powdered drug that originated from the south of Daracka. (Origin: From the Filipino word galak, which means happiness.)

* Gat - A title/ prefix of a person in the Maginoo class. Used for both men and women. (In Filipino, it is a title/ prefix of a person in the Maginoo class. Only used for men.)

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H

* Heneral - Darackan word for general of an army. (In Filipino, it means General of an army).

Hirana - Darackan word for forgotten. The Ancient Palace of Hirana (Ruins) in the Shadow Desert was a temple for worshipping the forgotten gods.

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K

Kahani - Darackan word for queen. (Origin: During prehistoric times, the culture of the Philippines is heavily influenced by Sanskrit. Kahani is from the Sanskrit word Maharani, which means queen).

Kaharaza - Darackan word for king. (Origin: During prehistoric times, the culture of the Philippines is heavily influenced by Sanskrit. Kaharaza is from the Sanskrit word Maharaja, which means king.)

Kavisera - The head of a city or town in Daracka. (Origin: From the Filipino word kabisera, which means the head of the table).

Karkan - Robes made of pineapple fabric worn by Eskolars and Maestros/ Maestras. Green robes for Eskolars and red robes for Maestros/ Maestras, except for Kazuri's which were made in blue. (Origin: Inspired by the barong tagalog (blouse for men), which is made of pineapple fabric).

Kata - Darackan word for first city. The Holy City of the Sun in Kimara was named Kata.

* Kampilan - A weapon used for chopping off heads. (An ancient Filipino weapon used for chopping off heads).

* Kampit - The hand blade of a Rakitt Maharlika. Hilt colors and materials vary based on the rank of the owner. Higher ranked Rakitt Maharlika's knife hilts are green. Lower rank's are blue. (In Filipino, it is a knife or blade).

* Kimona - A blouse for women made of pineapple fabric. (In Filipino, it is a blouse for women made of pineapple fabric).

Koros - Farm animals with white fur.

Kukatra - A flying animal with batlike wings. The Aradacko believes that kukatras are blessed.

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Lakar - A black rock mined from the island of Bickra. The old kings were known to consume lakar and convert it into explosive energy. Lakar also made them indestructible.

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M

* Maharlika - Classification of people with warrior blood in Daracka such as the Aradacko, the Darish, and the Katans. (In Filipino, it is an ancient warrior class in the Philippines).

* Maginoo - Classification of people with noble blood in Daracka such as the royal family. (In Filipino, it is a noble warrior class in the Philippines).

Matu - Darackan word for prince. (Origin: From the word Datu, which are the leaders of tribes in the southern parts of the Philippines).

* Mestiza - A dress with large butterfly shoulders worn by the Maginoo women. (In Filipino, it is a traditional (but more modern) dress with butterfly shoulders worn by women).

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Nana - A term used to call mothers in Aradack. (Origin: From the Filipino word nanay, which means mother).

* Narra - Large trees only found in the Forest of Zinar. (A native tree in the Philippines or Asia with reddish hardwood).

Nyx - A large animal is usually ridden to travel. They have brown fur with dark spots and large horns similar to a carabao. (Origin: Inspired by the Visayan leopard. Visaya is the southern most region of the Philippines).

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P

* Payneta - A hair ornament in the form of a comb. (In Filipino, it is a hair ornament in the form of a comb).

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Rakitt - Ancient Darackan word for sky.

Riod - A large predatory animal with two curled horns and black fur.

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S

* Salakot - A headwear with a wide brim made of dried bamboo, palms, or rattan leaves. Originated from Suluna. (In Filipino, it is a traditional headwear with a wide brim made of dried bamboo, palms, or rattan leaves).

* Sarhento - Darackan word for sergeant. (In Filipino, it means Sergeant).

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Tata - A term used to call fathers in Aradack. (Origin: From the Filipino word tatay, which means father).

* Tenyente - Darackan word for lieutenant. (In Filipino, it means Lieutenant).

* Terno - Any top or bottom pair of clothing in the same shade or design. (In Filipino, it is any top or bottom pair of clothing in the same shade or design).

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Z

Zarok - The red and black striped pattern cloth of the Maharlika.

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