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    Iskaparate (en. Cabinet)

    /is-ka-pa-ra-te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers used for storing items.
    He placed the books in the cabinet in the living room.
    Nilagay niya ang mga libro sa iskaparate sa sala.
    A shelf or storage commonly used in offices or homes.
    The documents are organized in the cabinet in the office.
    Ang mga dokumento ay nakaayos sa iskaparate sa opisina.
    A type of container that usually has doors.
    The cabinet is full of school supplies.
    Ang iskaparate ay puno ng gamit pang-eskuwela.

    Etymology

    Derived from the English word 'cabinet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    medicine cabinet
    A cabinet used for storing medicines.
    iskaparate ng gamot
    jewelry cabinet
    A cabinet that contains jewelry.
    iskaparate ng alahas

    Related Words

    shelf
    A part of a cabinet where items are placed.
    rak

    Slang Meanings

    to speak or pretend as if not interested
    He seems like an iskaparate at this event, not saying anything.
    Parang iskaparate lang siya sa event na 'to, wala namang sinasabi.
    to support or endorse something without true understanding
    He has a lot of iskaparate on the issue, but he doesn’t read.
    Ang dami niyang iskaparate sa isyu, pero di naman siya nagbabasa.
    to show-off or pretend to be better
    Don't be an iskaparate, we all know you're not that competent.
    Huwag kang mag-iskaparate, alam naman nating hindi ka ganoon ka-competent.