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    Barnisan (en. Varnish)

    bar-ni-san

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A liquid used to cover or protect the surface of objects, often made of wood.
    They applied varnish to their new table so that it wouldn't get damaged easily.
    Nilagyan nila ng barnisan ang kanilang bagong mesa upang hindi ito madaling masira.
    A type of coating that gives a shiny finish to a surface.
    The varnish gives the wood a shiny and visually appealing look.
    Ang barnisan ay nagbibigay sa kahoy ng makintab at maganda sa paningin.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'barniz'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wood varnish
    varnish used on wooden objects
    barnisan ng kahoy
    varnish for paint
    varnish added to paint for extra protection
    barnisan para sa pintura

    Related Words

    varnish
    A common term for the liquid used to cover surfaces of objects.
    barnis
    paint
    A material that is quickly applied and used to introduce color to an object.
    pintura

    Slang Meanings

    Very simple or easy to do.
    His project is just a barnisan, that's easy.
    Ang proyekto niya, barnisan lang, madali na lang yan.
    Enhancement or something to improve appearance.
    It's just like a barnisan, an enhancement for her presentation.
    Parang barnisan lang, pampaganda sa kanyang presentation.
    Like just embellishing it, not too serious.
    Their conversation was just barnisan, not too deep.
    Medyo barnisan lang ang usapan nila, walang masyadong lalim.