Banig (en. Mat)

bá-nig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of mat used as a rug on the floor.
He sat on the mat under the tree.
Umupo siya sa banig sa ilalim ng puno.
A product woven from leaves or fibers.
The mat is made from woven nipa.
Ang banig ay gawa sa hinabing nipa.
Used as a sleeping or decorative item in the house.
We placed a mat in the living room for added comfort.
Naglagay kami ng banig sa sala para sa dagdag na ginhawa.

Etymology

Originating from the language in Filipino. The word 'banig' comes from the Visayan word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the mat of grievances
In a state of depression or negative feelings.
nasa banig ng hinanakit

Related Words

bed
A type of furniture used for sleeping.
kama
pillow
An item used in sleeping to support the head.
pillow

Slang Meanings

Bed
Just sleep on the mat, it’s kind of like a bed too.
Diyan ka na lang matulog sa banig, parang kama rin yan.
Lying around
Come on, spread the mat, let's lie around here.
Sige na, i-spread mo na yung banig, pahiga-higa tayo dito.
Camping spot
Prepare the mat, we’re going to camp in the backyard.
Ihanda mo na yung banig, magka-camping tayo sa likod bahay.
Sleeping pad
We need a mat for hiking, that's for lying down.
Kailangan natin ng banig para sa hiking, pang-pahiga yan.