Alalad (en. Spoon)

a-la-lad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of utensil used to scoop up liquids or soft food.
He used a spoon to eat the soup.
Gumamit siya ng alalad upang kumain ng sopas.
A device typically made of metal, wood, or plastic, with a bowl shape.
The spoon can be made from various materials.
Ang alalad ay maaaring gawa sa iba't ibang materyales.

Etymology

Belongs to the Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

Put a spoon in your bag.
Use a spoon for your bag.
Lagyan mo ng alalad ang iyong supot.

Related Words

kutsara
A term used synonymously with alalad.
kutsara

Slang Meanings

Heavy body or someone who seems to have a big physique.
Kuya's build is really big, like he could lift weights at the gym.
Ang laki talaga ng alalad ni Kuya, parang mag-aangat ng karga sa gym.
A person who looks like they haven't exercised in a long time or seems heavy.
Marco looks like a heavy person lately; he might not want to exercise anymore.
Parang alalad na si Marco lately, ayaw na yata mag-exercise.
A person who is lazy or has no motivation in life.
Ben is just being lazy, he’s not even studying anymore.
Puro alalad na lang ang ginagawa ni Ben, hindi na nag-aaral.