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    Kanilya (en. Faucet)

    /ka.ni.lya/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A valve or pipe that serves as a source of water from a system.
    The faucet helps in controlling the flow of water.
    Ang kanilya ay tumutulong sa pag-control ng daloy ng tubig.
    A device attached to a tap that allows containers to be filled with water.
    I placed the bucket under the faucet to fill it with water.
    Inilagay ko ang timba sa ilalim ng kanilya upang punuin ito ng tubig.
    A part of a water supply that causes it to flow.
    The faucet is too expensive if it is not properly installed.
    Masyadong mahal ng kanilya kung hindi maayos ang pagkaka-install nito.

    Etymology

    Spanish word: 'canilla'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn on the faucet
    to let water flow from the faucet
    buksan ang kanilya
    turn off the faucet
    to stop the flow of water from the faucet
    isinara ang kanilya

    Related Words

    tap
    A device that controls the flow of liquid, often found in sinks.
    gripo

    Slang Meanings

    pitiful or having a hard time
    He is so kanilya in his exams, he learned nothing and failed.
    Sobrang kanilya siya sa mga exam niya, walang natutunan kaya bagsak.
    looking down or sad
    Do you think he looks kanilya? He seems out of mood.
    Tingin mo ba kanilya siya? Parang wala sa mood.
    rude or not hiding good behavior
    Don't be kanilya to people, you need to pretend to be nice too.
    Wag kang kanilya para sa mga tao, kailangan mo ring magpanggap na mabait.