Eskribania (en. Writing desk)

/es.kriˈba.nja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A table or desk used for writing or work.
His writing desk is full of books and writing materials.
Ang kanyang eskribania ay puno ng mga aklat at gamit sa pagsusulat.
An office or place where documents and letters are made or stored.
The lawyer's writing office is on the second floor of the building.
Ang eskribania ng abogado ay nasa ikalawang palapag ng gusali.
A collection of writing tools such as ink, paper, and pens.
The supplies in the writing desk are essential for the art of writing.
Ang mga kagamitan sa eskribania ay mahalaga para sa sining ng pagsusulat.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'escribanía' meaning a place or office for writing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sit at the writing desk
To sit at the table to write or work.
umupo sa eskribania

Related Words

writing
The process of creating letters or symbols on a surface.
pagsusulat
ink
The liquid used for writing or printing.
tinta

Slang Meanings

writer or someone who loves to write
Our friend is such a writer, all his stories are so funny!
Sobrang eskribania ng tropa namin, lahat ng kwento niya nakakatuwa!
writing in a fun or playful way
She is doing playful writing for her blog, it's just so fun!
Gumagawa siya ng eskribania para sa blog niya, ang saya lang!