Gatlang (en. Bore)

/gat.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container used to carry food or items.
He made a gatlang to carry fruits to the festival.
Gumawa siya ng gatlang upang dalhin ang mga prutas sa piyesta.
A bag or container often made of cloth or any durable material.
There is always a gatlang by his bed for clothes.
Laging may gatlang sa tabi ng kanyang kama para sa mga damit.

Etymology

From the word 'gat' meaning 'to carry' and 'lang' which indicates a purpose or manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food gatlang
bag for carrying food.
gatlang ng pagkain
cloth gatlang
bag made of cloth.
gatlang na tela

Related Words

bag
A soft container commonly used for purchasing travel items.
supot
sack
A large container commonly used to carry grains or other heavy objects.
sako

Slang Meanings

Fight or struggle
We need to gatlang against the enemies.
Kailangan nating mag-gatlang sa mga kalaban.
Togetherness or gathering
Our game today is for the gatlang of the group.
Ang laro natin ngayon ay para sa gatlang ng barkada.