Barnis (en. Varnish)

/barnis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid used to cover surfaces and provide protection or gloss.
He applied varnish to his artwork to keep it beautiful.
Naglagay siya ng barnis sa kanyang obra upang mapanatili itong maganda.
A type of coating that envelops wooden furniture or other items.
The tables in the restaurant have a shiny varnish.
Ang mga lamesa sa restawran ay may makintab na barnis.
The quality of being shiny or bright of an object that is varnished.
The varnish of the car gave it an attractive shine.
Ang barnis ng sasakyan ay nagbigay ng kaakit-akit na kinang.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'barniz', meaning varnish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

varnish this
Means to apply varnish to something.
barnisan mo ito

Related Words

varnishing
The act of applying varnish to an object.
barnisan
smoothened
Another term referring to the smoothness of an object that has been varnished.
napakinis

Slang Meanings

A type of finishing or protective paint, often used on wooden items.
I applied varnish to my newly made table so it won't get damaged.
Binarnisan ko yung bagong gawa kong table para hindi ito madamage.
Refers to improving or enhancing something, not just its physical appearance but also its state or condition.
We need varnish to make the house more presentable for guests.
Kailangan natin ng barnis para mas maging presentable yung bahay sa bisita.
Condition or status of a person; often refers to things being in good order.
My life is in great shape right now, everything seems fine!
Sobrang barnis ng buhay ko ngayon, lahat mukhang ayos!