Kostal (en. Costal)

/kos-tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sack or bag commonly used for carrying grains, salt, or other things.
Put the rice in the costal before taking it to the market.
Ilagay mo ang bigas sa kostal bago dalhin sa merkado.
A container that can be made from various materials, usually having a loose design.
Burlap costals are more durable for heavy loads.
Ang mga kostal na gawa sa jute ay mas matibay para sa mga mabibigat na karga.

Etymology

Expected to originate from the Spanish word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tight sack
A sack that is full and hard to carry.
masikip na kostal

Related Words

grain
The pieces of seeds used as food or raw materials.
butil
package
A smaller container compared to a costal, usually used for carrying small items.
pakete

Slang Meanings

expensive price
Wow, the cost of the new iPhone is like exceeding my budget!
Grabe, ang kostal ng bagong iPhone, parang umabot na sa budget ko!
beauty/things that are beautiful
The cost of this house, the view is so beautiful!
Ang kostal ng bahay na 'to, ang ganda ng view!
will take a long time
I don’t want to talk about that anymore, it’s taking too long!
Ayoko na dyan, masyadong kostal ang pinag-uusapan natin!