Barahan (en. File)

/ba-ra-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or system where documents, records, or letters are organized or stored.

The office file is filled with important documents.

Ang barahan ng opisina ay puno ng mga mahahalagang dokumento.

A collection of documents that are filed or organized for easy access.

I need to update the file of our project.

Kailangan kong i-update ang barahan ng aming proyekto.

From the word 'bara' meaning 'to write' and 'han' indicating 'place'.

allocate a file

to organize documents or records.

maglaan ng barahan

list

A registry or catalog of things, people, or events.

talaan

To respond or give in a cheeky manner

Just give it to him with a cheeky response, he might get mad!

Barahan mo na lang 'yan sa kanya, baka magalit pa!

To be sarcastic or to sprinkle in some jabs

He doesn't want to throw sarcastic remarks anymore, they might tease each other.

Ayaw na lang niyang makipag-barahan, baka magkaasaran pa.

To join in the game or conversation

Alright, let’s even the playing field, what game do you want?

Sige, barahan kita, anong gusto mong laro?