Kalataan (en. Tin can)
/ka.la.'ta.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container made of metal commonly used for storing food or beverages.
Cans are used to keep the fresh taste of canned foods.
Ang mga kalataan ay ginagamit upang mapanatili ang sariwang lasa ng mga pagkaing de-lata.
The product inside the can, such as vegetables or fruits preserved in liquid.
I bought a can of corn at the store.
Bumili ako ng kalataan ng mais sa tindahan.
A popular subject or item in trash collectors due to the recyclable nature of metal cans.
Many cans are collected for recycling.
Maraming kalataan ang nakokolekta para sa recycling.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Open the can
Offers canned or opened can products.
Bukas ang kalataan
Related Words
can
A type of metal used in making cans.
lata
Slang Meanings
Identify the people or things you don't like.
Did you know that my crush hates the gossipy people in the neighborhood?
Alam mo bang kalataan ng crush ko yung mga chismosang tao sa barangay?
To rebel or have a strong reaction.
I'm looking for a reason to react strongly against the harsh rules at school.
Naghahanap na ako ng dahilan para kalataan ang mga malupit na patakaran sa school.
To get angry or to sulk at someone.
Just give him the cold shoulder so he'll know I'm not happy.
Kalataan mo na lang siya para malaman niyang hindi ako masaya.