Antena (en. Antenna)
ahn-teh-nah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to receive or transmit signals, often used in communication.
Our television needs a new antenna to receive clearer signals.
Kailangan ng bagong antena ang aming telebisyon upang makakita ng clearer na signal.
Part of a radio or television that extends from the roof or a high place.
Sometimes, the radio's sound is weak because of the broken antenna.
Minsan, mahina ang tunog ng radyo dahil sa sira na antena.
Appendages of animals used to sense the environment, such as in insects.
Ants have antennae that help them find food.
Ang mga langgam ay may antena na tumutulong sa kanila sa paghanap ng pagkain.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'antena'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
antenna on the roof
Antenna placed on top of the house to capture signals.
antena sa bubong
Related Words
signal
Information or signal transmitted through the antenna.
signal
Slang Meanings
Fingers
You're so good, it's like you have antennas on your fingers for picking up signals!
Grabe ang galing mo, parang may antena ka sa mga daliri mo sa pagkuhang ng signals!
Listening or monitoring
You should be tuned in to the news because a lot is changing around.
Dapat antena ka sa mga balita kasi maraming nagbabago sa paligid.
Sensitive person
Wait, you're like an antenna, you can sense vibes so quickly!
Teka, parang antena ka, ang bilis mo makaramdam ng vibes!
Able to focus
When I'm doing something important, I need to tune in to be able to focus.
Kapag may ginagawa akong importante, kailangan ko ng antena para makapag-focus.