Kisame (en. Dry wall)

/kiˈsa.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of wall without openings; often used in houses or buildings.
The ceiling in our room is very beautiful and bright.
Ang kisame sa ating silid ay napakaganda at maliwanag.
The part of the interior of a house or room that covers its upper part.
We need to paint the ceiling because it has stains.
Kailangan nating pinturahan ang kisame dahil ito ay may mantsa.

Etymology

Japanese word 'kakamae' meaning 'completion' or 'matching'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ceiling of the house
Refers to the upper part of a room or structure.
Kisame ng bahay

Related Words

paint
Materials used for painting the ceiling.
pintura
light
Sources of light that are usually hung from the ceiling.
ilaw

Slang Meanings

Stuck; can't seem to let go.
He's kisame to the game, it's like he has nothing else on his mind.
Kisame na ang atensyon niya sa laro, parang wala na siyang ibang iniisip.
Super attached or clingy.
He's so kisame to Ana, wherever she goes, he follows.
Grabe yung kisame niya kay Ana, kahit saan siya magpunta, sinasamahan siya.
Dedicated to an extreme; far beyond normal standards.
That person is kisame to work, never misses a day.
Yung tao na yun, kisame sa trabaho, walang paltos sa attendance.