Klabe (en. Key)

klɑːbe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to open or close a lock.
He took the key from his pocket to open the door.
Kinuha niya ang klabe mula sa bulsa niya upang buksan ang pinto.
An element that organizes information or data, often used in information systems.
The key of the database refers to the way records are linked.
Ang klabe ng database ay tumutukoy sa paraan ng pag-ugnay ng mga tala.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'clave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mark my words
A statement that signifies a firm promise or agreement.
itaga mo sa Bato

Related Words

key
Another term for klabe used to open locks.
susi
lock
An object that provides security and can be opened with a key.
kandado

Slang Meanings

Awesome or cool
Wow, your new shoes are so klabe!
Grabe, ang ganda ng bago mong sapatos, ang klabe!
So talented
I wish everyone was like you! Your performance was so klabe!
Sana all! Ang klabe ng performance mo kanina!
Unique
Their party was klabe! So much fun.
Yung party nila, ang klabe! Sobrang saya.
K cool, or very impressive
What Mark did was klabe! He got such a high score!
Yung ginawa ni Mark, klabe! Ang taas ng score!