Kahon (en. Box)

ka-hon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container usually made of wood, cardboard, or plastic.

She put the toys in the box.

Naglagay siya ng mga laruan sa kahon.

An object with four sides forming a floor and a roof.

We need to buy a lot of boxes for our move.

Kailangan naming bumili ng maraming kahon para sa aming paglipat.

A container with a cover used for storing or shipping items.

This box is full of old books.

Ang kahon na ito ay puno ng mga lumang libro.

Originates from the Spanish word 'cajón'.

gift box

A box containing a gift or given item.

kahon ng regalo

shoe box

A box used for storing shoes.

kahon ng sapatos

carry

The act of carrying boxes or heavy items.

buhat

storage

A place where boxes are kept or stored.

imbakan

Like a life that's boxed up, not going out.

That's why he can't join us, he's always in his box.

Kaya pala di siya makasama, lagi lang siya sa kanyang kahon.

Items or things that hold no value or importance.

I don't want those useless boxes, they don't mean anything.

Ayoko ng mga kahon-kahon na yan, wala namang kwenta.

A stagnant situation.

I'm in a box again, there's no change in life.

Nasa kahon na naman ako, walang pagbabago sa buhay.