Bangyaw (en. Platito)

báŋyaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container commonly used for serving food.
The cooks brought out the tray to the table filled with delicious food.
Inilabas ng mga tagapagluto ang bangyaw sa mesa na puno ng masasarap na pagkain.
A flat object used to hold or carry other items.
Use the tray to present the canapés to the guests.
Gamitin ang bangyaw upang ipakilala ang mga kanapés sa mga bisita.
Commonly used tool in offices or schools for organizing documents.
Students brought their trays to place their lessons.
Ang mga estudyante ay nagdala ng kanilang mga bangyaw para ilagay ang mga aralin.

Etymology

Word derived from the Spanish word 'bandeja' meaning tray.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Look at the tray
Look at the container of food or items served.
Tumingin sa bangyaw

Related Words

plate
A type of container that is wider than a tray, typically used for the main meal.
plato

Slang Meanings

Just chilling
It's okay, let's just chill.
Okay lang, bangyaw lang tayo.
Don't care
Of course, I don't care about what they say.
Siyempre, bangyaw lang ako sa mga sinasabi nila.
Just relax
Don't worry too much, just relax.
Huwag masyadong mag-alala, bangyaw lang,.