Ikahon (en. Box)

ika-hon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container often with a lid used for storing or carrying items.

He buried his memories in a box.

Ipinabaon niya ang kanyang mga alaala sa isang ikahon.

A structure used to contain, organize, or control items inside.

He built a box for his toys.

Nagtayo siya ng ikahon para sa kanyang mga laruan.

It can be a small box used as a cover for gifts.

He bought a box to place the gift for his friend’s birthday.

Bumili siya ng ikahon upang ilagay ang regalo sa kaarawan ng kanyang kaibigan.

derived from the words 'ika' (to encase) and 'hon' (box)

box these up

put the items in a box

ikahon mo ang mga ito

conserver

A person who takes care or preserves items.

mang-iingat

A box full of gossip or stories.

Wow, there's so much gossip about their relationship!

Grabe, ang daming ikahon sa kanya tungkol sa relasyon nila!

A person who loves to make up stories.

He's the 'ikahon' of the group, always has a new story.

Siya yung ikahon ng grupo, lagi siyang may bagong kwento.

Gathering false or exaggerated stories.

Don't believe those 'ikahon'; they are often not true.

Huwag kang maniwala sa mga ikahon, madalas lang 'yan hindi totoo.