Kalay (en. Iron)

/kaˈlai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of metal that is hard and commonly used in making tools and structures.

The iron roads are made of iron.

Ang mga bakal na kalsada ay gawa sa kalay.

The process of extracting iron from iron ore.

Iron is obtained from mines through processing.

Ang kalay ay nakukuha mula sa mga minahan sa pamamagitan ng pagproseso.

One of the main elements in the periodic table, symbolized by 'Fe'.

Iron is important for steel production.

Ang kalay ay mahalaga para sa produksyon ng bakal.

Malay word

iron and steel

Refers to activities related to metal.

kalay at bakal

steel

A metal that is harder than iron.

bakal

ore

A natural substance that can contain iron.

mineral

Ugly or unappealing

Your outfit is so kalay, bro!

Ang kalay ng suot mo, bro!

Lazy or unmotivated

I'm so kalay to study today.

Sobra na akong kalay para mag-aral ngayon.

Dumb or clueless

You're so kalay because you don’t know this!

Ang kalay mo kasi hindi mo alam 'to!