Dipanay (en. Dinner plate)

/di.pa.nay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A wide plate usually used for dinners.
The boiled beef was served on the white dinner plate.
Inihain ang nilagang baka sa dipanay na puti.
A plate designed for larger portions required for occasions.
Like the tradition, we used the dinner plate for our big gathering.
Tulad ng tradisyon, ginamit namin ang dipanay sa aming malaking salu-salo.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'diper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Serve on a dinner plate
Offer food on a wider and more serving plate.
Ihain sa dipanay

Related Words

plate
Common tableware used for food in various sizes.
pinggan
napkin
Tissue used to wipe hands and mouth while eating.
servilleta

Slang Meanings

Banging or scraping on the head
I hit my head on the floor earlier, it really hurt.
Naka-dipanay ako sa sahig kanina, ang sakit talaga.
Focusing or concentrating
Just focus on your tasks.
Dipanay ka na lang sa mga gawain mong 'yan.
Like a hit to the skull
Just hit it to make everything alright.
Dipanay na nga lang para umayos ang lahat.