Apatiya (en. Opening)
a-pa-ti-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An opening or hole that allows entry or exit.
There is a large opening in the wall that we need to fix.
May malaking apatiya sa dingding na kailangan nating ayusin.
An initiation or opening of an event or opportunity.
The opening of the program was filled with amazing performances.
Ang apatiya ng programa ay puno ng mga magagandang pagtatanghal.
An opportunity or strategy in the field of business or economics.
Many openings have emerged in the technology industry over the past year.
Maraming apatiya ang lumitaw sa industriya ng teknolohiya sa nakaraang taon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
camera aperture
an opening or hole that controls the light entering the camera.
aperture ng camera
aperture in the lid
a hole in the cover that allows air or liquid to pass through.
aperture sa lid
Related Words
closure
The opposite of opening; it is a situation where the space is closed.
pagsasara
Slang Meanings
A long shot
Your dreams are like apatiya, just a long shot.
Parang apatiya yung mga pangarap mo, suntok sa buwan lang.
Indifferent
Because of the apatiya, he seems indifferent to what's happening around.
Dahil sa apatiya, parang wala na siyang pakialam sa nangyayari sa paligid.
Lazy
Juan is always apatiya, he doesn't want to study even though the exam is near.
Laging apatiya si Juan, ayaw mag-aral kahit na malapit na ang exam.
Boredom
I'm so apatiya, I can't find anything good to do.
Sobrang apatiya na ako, wala akong makitang magandang gawin.