Bandolin (en. Bandolin)

/ban.doˈlin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of musical instrument with six strings.
I learned to play the bandolin when I was young.
Natutunan kong tumugtog ng bandolin noong bata pa ako.
A musical instrument similar to the mandolin but with slight differences in sound.
The bandolin is often used in traditional songs.
Ang bandolin ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga tradisyunal na awitin.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'bandurria'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Playing the bandolin
The activity of playing the bandolin.
Tumutugtog ng bandolin

Related Words

mandolin
A type of musical instrument similar to the bandolin, but with other differences in design and sound.
mandolin

Slang Meanings

This is often used to refer to someone who loves music or carves musical instruments.
Marco is a bandolin at home, always learning a new song.
Si Marco, bandolin sa bahay, laging may bagong kanta na pinag-aaralan.
A term for people who love local bands or live music.
It's band Thursday, so there are definitely a lot of bandolins at that bar.
Banda thursday na, kaya tiyak na maraming bandolin sa bar na 'yon.
Expresses being cool or liking trendy things, especially in music.
The bandolins in class always have news about new albums.
Ang mga bandolin sa klase, lagi silang may balita tungkol sa mga bagong album.