Estante (en. Shelf)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of furniture commonly used to place items such as books, decorations, or other equipment.
The shelf in his room is filled with books.
Ang estante sa kanyang silid ay puno ng mga aklat.
A flat part of a structure built from walls or supports.
The shelf in the warehouse is made of wood.
Ang estante sa bodega ay gawa sa kahoy.
A part of an old house used to display antique items.
There is a shelf for antique decorations in the living room.
Mayroong isang estante para sa mga antigong palamuti sa sala.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'estante'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bookshelf
A shelf specifically designed for books.
estante ng libro

Related Words

shelf
A flat structure used for holding items.
rak
box
A container that can be placed on a shelf for storing items.
kahon

Slang Meanings

mat
Have you seen the shelf he turned into a mat on the floor?
Nakita mo na ba yung estante na ginawa niyang banig sa sahig?
to take care of
You might just put your thing to take care of on that shelf.
Baka ilagak mo lang yung alagaan doon sa estante na iyon.
make
The shelf on the dead tree is made by the kids.
Yung estante sa patay na puno, gawaan yun ng mga bata.