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    Basurahan (en. Garbage can)

    ba-su-ra-han

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A container for discarded or no longer needed items.
    Put the trash in the garbage can.
    Ilagay mo ang mga basura sa basurahan.
    A part of the home or public place where trash is collected.
    The garbage can in the park is often full.
    Madalas na puno ang basurahan sa park.
    A place for items that are useless.
    We need to find a way to keep the garbage can clean.
    Kailangan nating gawin ang paraan para hindi maging madumi ang basurahan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'basura' meaning 'garbage' and the noun marker '-han' indicating 'place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fill the garbage can
    Put all the trash in the garbage can.
    punuin ang basurahan
    empty the garbage can
    Remove the contents of the garbage can.
    empty the basurahan

    Related Words

    garbage
    Items that are useless and thrown away.
    basura
    recycle
    Process of reusing materials from waste.
    recycle

    Slang Meanings

    trash can or counterproductive person
    Why are you wasting so much time? You're like a trash can!
    Bakit ang dami mong sinasayang na oras? Para ka namang basurahan!
    place for junk or unwanted things
    Here at the back of the house, it looks like a trash can. There’s so much clutter!
    Dito sa likod ng bahay, parang basurahan na. Ang daming kalat!