Eskuwala (en. School)
ɛs.kwɑ.lɑ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Place where students study.
I went to school for my classes.
Pumunta ako sa eskuwala para sa aking mga klase.
Institution that offers formal education.
The school is important for shaping young people.
Ang eskuwala ay mahalaga para sa paghubog ng mga kabataan.
Teaches students in various subjects.
A lot of information can be gained at school.
Maraming impormasyon ang makukuha sa eskuwala.
Etymology
Spanish word 'escuela'
Common Phrases and Expressions
School is out for the children.
The children have no school, so they are playing.
Esku wala ang mga bata.
Related Words
student
A person studying at school.
estudyante
teacher
A person teaching at school.
guro
curriculum
The total content of lessons in school.
kurikulum
Slang Meanings
A social way of seeking attention or showing off wealth.
His/eskuwala at the party was off the charts; everyone was looking.
Sobrang eskuwala niya sa party, ang daming tao ang nagtinginan.
Wearing expensive clothes or accessories to gain the sympathy of others.
For his date, he went eskuwala with a new watch and shoes.
Para sa date niya, nag-eskuwala siya ng bagong relo at sapatos.
Trying to show that everything is okay despite the actual situation.
Sometimes, his eskuwala feels like a mask—it’s not real.
Minsan, ang eskuwala niya ay parang maskara—hindi totoo.