Katre (en. Bed)
/ka'tre/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of furniture that usually has a mattress laid on it for sleeping.
He sat on the bed while waiting for his friend.
Umupo siya sa katre habang nag-aantay ng kanyang kaibigan.
A place where a person can rest or sleep.
He hasn't slept well on his bed for a long time.
Matagal na siyang hindi nakatulog sa kanyang katre.
Etymology
from the Spanish 'cama'
Common Phrases and Expressions
sleeping bed
a bed used for sleeping
katre ng tulog
Related Words
mattress
The soft part of the bed where a person sleeps.
kutson
pillow
A cushion used for head support while sleeping.
pillow
Slang Meanings
Crew or group of friends.
Join our katre later, we're going to play basketball!
Sama na kayo sa katre namin mamaya, maglalaro kami ng basketball!
Favorite or close friend.
He/She is my katre for all the hangouts.
Siya ang katre ko sa lahat ng gimik.
Partner or buddy in activities.
He's/She's my katre for the school projects.
Katre ko siya sa mga project sa school.