Kamisa (en. Shirt)

kah-mee-sah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves.
He wore a shirt on his first day at work.
Nagsuot siya ng kamisa sa kanyang unang araw sa trabaho.
A style of clothing often used in formal occasions.
Men are required to wear a shirt to the wedding.
Ang mga lalaki ay kailangang magsuot ng kamisa sa kasal.
A garment typically made of fabric with various designs.
She bought a beautiful shirt with a floral design.
Bumili siya ng magandang kamisa na may bulaklak na disenyo.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

chino shirt
A type of shirt made from thinner fabric, often with short sleeves.
kamisa de chino
collared shirt
A shirt that has an elevated part around the neck.
kamisa na may kwelyo

Related Words

t-shirt
A type of shirt that has no sleeves and is often made from lighter fabric.
t-shirt
polo
A formal type of shirt with a collar and often short sleeves.
polo

Slang Meanings

Shirt
Who brought the shirt to the party?
Sino ba yung nagdala ng kamisa sa party?
Uniform or clothes worn in school
I only wear shirts because of school.
Puro kamisa na lang ang suot ko dahil sa school.
Nice shirt
The shirt you picked is beautiful!
Ang ganda ng kamisa na pinili mo!