Kandilaan (en. Candlestick)

/kan.dɪ.'la.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Usually made of metal, wood, or glass used to hold a candle.
The candlestick is made of beautiful brass.
Ang kandilaan ay gawa sa magandang tanso.
An object designed or used to support a candle.
There are many candles on the candlestick for the celebration.
Nasa kandilaan ang maraming mga kandila para sa selebrasyon.
A type of home decoration often used for occasions.
They placed candles on their candlestick for a romantic dinner.
Naglagay sila ng mga kandila sa kanilang kandilaan para sa romantikong hapunan.

Etymology

A Tagalog word composed of 'kandila' meaning candle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Candle on the candlestick
Shows the beautiful arrangement of lights.
Kandila sa kandilaan

Related Words

candle
An object used to provide light; typically made of wax with a wick.
kandila
lamp
An object that provides light, but usually uses electricity or gas.
lampara

Slang Meanings

A different kind of joy or happiness
When he received the award, he was so happy, it was like he had a festival!
Nung nakuha niya yung award, ang saya-saya niya, parang may kandilaan!
Too much happiness or excitement
Their concert had so much excitement in the crowd!
Yung concert nila, ang daming kandilaan sa crowd!