Imateryal (en. Material)
/imaˈtɛrjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Any item used in the creation or construction of something.
Wood is a material used in making furniture.
Ang kahoy ay isang imateryal na ginagamit sa paggawa ng muwebles.
The visible or tangible part of an object.
The material of her dress is made of silk.
Ang imateryal ng kanyang damit ay gawa sa sutla.
Items that can be used for study or research.
We need materials for our science project.
Kailangan natin ng imateryal para sa ating proyekto sa science.
Etymology
Nakuha mula sa salitang Espanyol na 'materia'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
material things
things used in construction or creation
mga imateryal na bagay
renewable materials
things sourced from natural resources
imtangiel imateryal
Related Words
can
A type of material used in food cans.
lata
plan
A material that is usually specified in drawings or sketches.
plano
Slang Meanings
not important or not serious
Our conversations are so imateryal, it's like we're just playing.
Sobrang imateryal ng mga usapan natin, para lang tayong naglalaro.
having no significance
Whatever you say, it seems to be imateryal to him.
Kahit anong sabihin mo, parang imateryal lang yan sa kanya.
just rushing or being extra
Don't you get it? As long as it's imateryal, that's fine.
Hindi mo naiintindihan? Tanggang sa imateryal lang yan, p'wede yun.