Atril (en. Lectern)

a-tril

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A stand or support used for reading books in front of someone.
The teacher used the lectern while teaching the class.
Ginamit ng guro ang atril habang nagtuturo sa klase.
A type of table commonly used in churches or formal occasions for reading speeches or sermons.
The lectern in the church was filled with holy books.
Ang atril sa simbahan ay puno ng mga banal na libro.
It can be used in events such as meetings, presentations, or speeches.
The speaker stood at the lectern while giving his presentation.
Nakatayo ang tagapagsalita sa atril habang nagbibigay siya ng kanyang presentasyon.

Etymology

Spanish language

Common Phrases and Expressions

church lectern
A lectern used for reading sacred texts within the church.
atril ng simbahan
teaching lectern
A lectern used by teachers in the classroom.
atril ng pagtuturo

Related Words

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A term sometimes used in books or readings on water.
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Slang Meanings

Left alone without anyone to talk to; feeling lonely.
I became an atril after the fight I had with grandma.
Naging atril ako matapos ang away namin ni Lola.
Useless; left out.
In meetings, I feel like an atril since they don't pay attention to me.
Sa mga meeting, parang atril lang ako kasi di nila ako pinapansin.