Baso (en. Glass)

ˈbɑː.soʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container commonly made of glass, used for drinking.
He took a glass of water from the fridge.
Kumuha siya ng baso ng tubig mula sa ref.
A container that can be used for various beverages.
Glasses are essential for every meal.
Ang mga baso ay mahalaga sa bawat pagkain.
An object made of glass that has a defined round shape.
Sometimes, the glass gets damaged when it falls.
Minsan, ang baso ay nadadamage kapag nahuhulog.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'vaso'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

glass of milk
A glass full of milk.
baso ng gatas
glass of water
A glass full of water.
baso ng tubig

Related Words

bottle
A container with a neck that is narrower than the body, often used for beverages.
bote
cup
A type of container, typically with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.
tasa

Slang Meanings

Due to drinking too much alcohol, lost consciousness.
He got wasted last night because the gang was partying!
Naka-baso siya kagabi dahil magsasaya ang tropa!
Overdosed on joy or happiness.
Wow, he is so happy, it's like he's drunk on joy!
Grabe, ang saya niya, parang naka-baso sa saya!
Saying things you shouldn't say because you drank.
Don't regret what you said, you were just sloshed!
Huwag ka magmahay sa sinabi mo, ita-baso mo kasi!