Baul (en. Trunk)

bä-ul

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large box commonly used for storage.
He put his clothes in the trunk for the vacation.
Inilagay niya ang kanyang mga damit sa baul para sa bakasyon.
A container used to carry items during travels.
They brought the trunk full of jewelry.
Dinala nila ang baul na puno ng mga alahas.
A space or box where important items are kept.
My grandmother's trunk is full of memories.
Ang baul ng aking lola ay puno ng mga alaala.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'baúl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trunk of memories
Container of memories from the past.
baul ng alaala
the trunk is full
Indicates being filled with many items.
maraming laman ang baul

Related Words

luggage
Items brought on a trip.
bagahe
safety
Things stored for safety and security.
kapakanan

Slang Meanings

A suitcase or large box used for carrying things.
My trunk is deep, so I easily brought home all my things from the trip.
Malalim ang baul ko, kaya madali akong nakapag-uwi ng lahat ng gamit mula sa Biyahe.
Emotional pain or hidden feelings.
I have a trunk of heartaches that have been stored for a long time.
May baul ako na mga sakit sa puso na matagal nang nakaimbak.
A person's secret.
He always has a trunk in his past that he can't bring himself to share.
Laging may baul sa kanyang nakaraan na hindi niya kayang ibulalas.