Kaban (en. Box)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container often used for storing items.
Put the books in the box in the corner.
Ilagay mo ang mga libro sa kaban sa sulok.
A container made of wood or cardboard with a lid.
There is a new wooden box in the new house.
May bagong kaban na gawa sa kahoy sa bagong bahay.
A structural part of a home or place where items are stored.
That box is used to store kitchen supplies.
Ang kaban na iyon ay ginagamit sa pag-iimbak ng mga gamit pang kusina.
Common Phrases and Expressions
treasure box
A container or deposit of wealth or treasures.
kaban ng kayamanan
memory box
A place or container that holds memories or items of sentimental value.
kaban ng alaala
Related Words
container
A general term for any type of container.
lagayan
home
A structure where people live.
tahanan
Slang Meanings
Bag or container that carries things, usually snacks or goods
Oh no, my bag is heavy because I brought so many snacks!
Naku, ang bigat ng kaban ko, ang dami kasing dalang snack!
Another term for a house filled with things or clutter
Can't even enter the place, it's so messy!
Hindi na makapasok sa kaban, puro kalat na!
Essential gear or stuff brought on a trip
Always brings a bag whenever we travel.
Laging may kasamang kaban kapag nagta-travel kami.