Garapon (en. Jar)
ga-ra-pon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container usually made of glass or plastic, used to store various items.
He placed the candies in the jar on the table.
Inilagay niya ang mga kendi sa garapon sa ibabaw ng mesa.
A large and broad container often seen in stores for products like sugar or milk.
We bought milk from this jar.
Nagbili kami ng gatas mula sa garapon na ito.
A space or place for storage at home for dry goods or food.
I saw the jar of rice under the sink.
Nakita ko ang garapon ng bigas sa ilalim ng lababo.
Etymology
originating from the Chinese word 'jar'
Common Phrases and Expressions
jar of candies
A container filled with candies.
garapon ng kendi
fill the jar
Put items in the jar to store them.
punuin ang garapon
Related Words
decorations
Specific items usually placed in a jar.
kutitap
Slang Meanings
things that are useless
Your life is like a jar, you're wasting so much time.
Parang garapon na lang ang buhay mo, ang dami mong pinagsasayang na oras.
just give it to me
I like those new shoes, just grab them for me!
Gusto ko yung bagong sapatos, garaponin mo na lang sa akin!
always being let down or neglected
Yesterday, I thought we would hang out, but once again, I'm just left hanging.
Kahapon, akala ko makakasama ko siya, pero kalaunan, garapon na naman ako.