Enamelahan (en. Enamel)

/eˈname.la.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of coating used on teeth to protect them from damage.
The enamel coating of the teeth is very important for oral health.
Ang enamelahan ng ngipin ay napakahalaga para sa kalusugan ng bibig.
A type of paint or coating that contains enamel used in products.
She used enamel paint on her creations to achieve a glossy finish.
Gumamit siya ng enamelahan sa kanyang mga likha upang makamit ang makintab na finish.

Etymology

Tagalog dialect, derived from the word 'enamel' which refers to a type of coating used on teeth or other materials.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tooth enamel
The natural coating on the surface of teeth that serves as protection.
enamelahan ng ngipin

Related Words

enamel
A substance used as a coating on products, including paint and ceramics.
enamel

Slang Meanings

A lie or pretense
That's just for show, he's not like that in real life.
Kaka-enamelahan lang yan, di siya ganyan sa totoong buhay.
Over-the-top actions or speech
He really overdid it in the presentation, so dramatic!
Nag-enamelahan siya sa presentation, ang dramatic naman!
Pretending to be cooler or better than one's true state
Don't try to act fancy, we're having fun even if it's not posh!
Huwag kang mag-enamelahan, ang saya-saya natin kahit hindi sosyal!
Throwing around empty or false words
He's always acting fancy on social media, it's all just posts but not true.
Lagi siyang nag-enamelahan sa social media, puro lang siya post pero hindi naman totoo.