Eskritoryo (en. Desk)
/es-kri-tor-yo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of furniture typically used for writing, studying, or performing tasks.
He wrote at his desk while studying.
Nagsulat siya sa kanyang eskritoryo habang nag-aaral.
A type of table with drawers or space for supplies.
He had important documents on his desk.
May mga mahahalagang dokumento siya sa eskritoryo niya.
Commonly used in offices or classrooms.
They bought a new desk for the class.
Bumili sila ng bagong eskritoryo para sa klase.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'escritorio'
Common Phrases and Expressions
desk surface
Where items are placed on top of the desk.
patungan ng eskritoryo
Related Words
chair
A piece of furniture used for sitting, often alongside a desk.
upuan
Slang Meanings
office or workplace
I went to the office to finish the report.
Nagpunta ako sa eskritoryo para tapusin ang report.
writing or making a document
Here in the office, there’s so much to write.
Dito sa eskritoryo, sobrang daming kailangan isulat.
a student life full of assignments
My life feels like an office, it's all about assignments.
Parang eskritoryo na ang buhay ko, puro assignments lang.