Bombilya (en. Light bulb)

/bomˈbil.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A device that provides light when activated.

The light bulb provided enough illumination in the room.

Ang bombilya ay nagbigay ng sapat na liwanag sa silid.

Commonly used in public or commercial lights.

We need a new light bulb for the office.

Kailangan natin ng bagong bombilya para sa opisina.

A part of a light typically made from glass and containing a filament or LED chip.

The light bulb has a glass cover to protect the filament.

Ang bombilya ay may salamin na takip upang protektahan ang filament.

Derived from the Spanish word 'bombilla' meaning light.

change the light bulb

To replace a broken or old light bulb in a lamp.

palitan ang bombilya

light

The general term for anything that emits light.

ilaw

socket

The part of a light fixture where the bulb is attached.

soket

A synonym for 'bulb' often used in street talk or informal contexts.

Bro, we need to buy a bulb because it's getting dark in this room.

Bro, kailangan na natin bumili ng bombilya kasi ang dilim na dito sa kwarto.

Serves as a metaphor for things that are bright or enlightening.

Your idea is the bulb that our project needs.

Yung idea mo ang bombilya na kailangan ng proyekto natin.

Refers to a person full of ideas or talent who inspires others.

There's so much to learn from him, he's like a bulb with all those ideas!

Ang daming pwedeng matutunan sa kanya, parang bombilya siya sa dami ng ideas!