Katakumba (en. Scraps)
/ka.takʊm.ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Pieces of bread or food that are discarded or not eaten.
He gave the scraps to the dogs.
Ipinamigay niya ang mga katakumba sa mga aso.
Remaining parts from a larger object or material.
The wood scraps can be used to make toys.
Ang mga katakumba ng kahoy ay maaaring gamitin sa paggawa ng mga laruan.
A type of meal composed of various leftover foods.
They served scraps from the remaining dishes at the feast.
Naghandog sila ng katakumba mula sa mga natirang handa sa pista.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'catuumba' meaning 'noise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Eating scraps
Consuming leftover food.
Kumain ng katakumba
Related Words
leftover
Parts of food that were not used or eaten.
natira
food
Anything that can be eaten.
pagkain
Slang Meanings
be genuine
Just be genuine, your excuses won't work anymore.
Katakumba ka naman, hindi na pwede yung mga palusot mo.
stop the nonsense
When you’re being genuine, don't try to show off.
Kapag katakumba mo na, ayaw na magpaka-epal.
don't be fake
You need to be genuine, don't be fake with them.
Kailangan mong katakumba, huwag maging plastic sa kanila.