Gantsilyo (en. Crochet)

/ɡanˈsi.ljo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A craft of creating fabric or easily making items using a hook and thread.

I learned to crochet from my grandmother.

Natutunan kong mag-gantsilyo mula sa aking lola.

The tool used in crochet that has a hook at the end.

The crochet hook helped me create a beautiful scarf.

Ang gantsilyo ay nakatulong sa akin na gumawa ng isang magandang scarf.

From the Spanish word 'ganchillo'

to crochet

to engage in the craft of crochet

mag-gantsilyo

thread

The material used alongside crochet to create items.

sinulid

hook

An instrument used in crochet to stitch thread.

hook

DIY or home project like a hobby.

Just do some gantsilyo, it's way more fun to do that at home!

Gantsilyo na lang, mas masaya pang gawin 'yun sa bahay!

Wasting time while getting frustrated with crocheting.

Oh no, I've been gantsilyo-ing for so long, I'm just making it harder for myself.

Naku, ang tagal na ng gantsilyo ko, ang dami ko na namang pahirap sa sarili ko.

Referring to handmade works meant purely for aesthetic.

Even if I'm not good at it, my gantsilyo still looks beautiful.

Kahit na hindi ako mahusay, ang gantsilyo ko ang ganda pa rin.