Gaban (en. Wrinkle)

ɡaˈban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A jump or curve in the skin or fabric that usually causes lines or marks.

The wrinkle in his shirt gave the impression of being old.

Ang gaban sa kanyang damit ay nagbigay ng impresyon ng pagiging luma.

Indicates a change or bending in something.

There are wrinkles on his face due to many years of reflection.

May gaban ang kanyang mukha dahil sa maraming taon ng pagninilay.

wrinkle in fabric

Uneven areas or creases in fabric that cause an unattractive appearance.

gaban ng tela

fold

A verb meaning to create a wrinkle or bend in something.

tumupi

elastic

Indicates the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being straightened.

nababanat

Meaning of money or wealth

Our group's gaban has reached a million.

Ang gaban ng tropa natin ay umabot na sa milyon.

Money disappeared or ran out

Our budget went gaban after shopping yesterday.

Nag-gaban na ang budget namin sa shopping kahapon.

Quick spending

I wish I hadn't gone gaban with my salary in just a week.

Sana hindi na lang ako nag-gaban ng sweldo ko sa isang linggo.