Istakada (en. Scaffold)
/is-ta-ka-da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure made of wood or metal, used as support for workers working at heights.
The workers climbed the scaffold to repair the roof.
Ang mga manggagawa ay umakyat sa istakada upang maayos ang bubong.
A temporary structure often used in construction projects.
A scaffold is needed for safer access to the upper parts of the building.
Kailangan ng istakada para sa mas ligtas na pag-access sa mataas na bahagi ng gusali.
An arrangement that allows for activities to be performed at higher levels.
The scaffold is required to start work on the upper floor.
Ang istakada ay kinakailangan upang simulan ang trabaho sa itaas na palapag.
Common Phrases and Expressions
built a scaffold
To create a temporary support for construction tasks.
nagpatayo ng istakada
Related Words
construction
The process of building structures.
konstruksiyon
Slang Meanings
Coward
Dude, you're acting like a coward, you won't even fight back.
Pare, parang istakada ka na parang hindi makalaban sa gulo.
Boring
This music is so boring, it has no impact at all.
Ang istakada ng tugtog na ito, wala talagang dating.
Lacks courage
He didn't speak up about the issue, he's just acting cowardly.
Di siya umepal sa issue, parang istakada lang.