Burang (en. Old, faded)

/buˈraŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to an object or person that is old or no longer new.
His old book is full of notes.
Ang kanyang burang libro ay puno ng mga sulat.
Indicates deterioration or color change due to time.
The faded curtains need to be replaced.
Ang burang kurtina ay kailangang palitan.

Etymology

Originating from the Chinese word 'burang'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

old clothes
Clothes that have aged or are damaged.
burang damit
faded photographs
Photographs that have aged and changed color.
burang litrato

Related Words

old
Refers to things that are no longer new or have been used for a long time.
luma
wearing
The action of wearing clothes, including the condition of the items being worn.
pagsusuot

Slang Meanings

broken or not in good condition
His cellphone is burang because he's been using it for a long time.
Yung cellphone niya, burang na kasi matagal na niyang ginagamit.
old or outdated
Their website design is burang. They need to upgrade it.
Yung design ng website nila, burang na. Kailangan na nilang mag-upgrade.
no longer usable or useless
The stuff in the basement is burang, we should just throw it away.
Yung mga gamit sa basement, burang na, sana itapon na lang.