Koton (en. Cotton)
ko-ton
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fiber used in making fabric.
Cotton is often used in making clothes.
Ang koton ay madalas na ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga damit.
An important crop used in the textile industry.
Cotton farmers plant seeds in the spring.
Ang mga magsasaka ng koton ay nagtatanim ng mga buto sa tagsibol.
The product from this crop that can be made into thread or fabric.
Clothes made from cotton are comfortable and easy to maintain.
Ang mga damit na gawa sa koton ay komportable at madaling i-maintain.
Etymology
Hindi: कटक (katak)
Common Phrases and Expressions
cotton fabric
Fabric made from cotton.
koton na tela
cotton clothes
Clothing made from cotton.
mga damit na koton
Related Words
cotton farmer
A term for people who plant or harvest cotton.
kotonero
cotton seeds
The seeds from the cotton plant used for planting.
mga buto ng koton
Slang Meanings
Bunchy or fluffy fabric
Dude, you always wear that fluffy stuff, what kind of cotton do you use?
Pre, laging may bola-bola 'yang suot mo, anong cotton ang ginagamit mo?
Referring to sweet, fluffy, and light snack
I hope there's cotton candy at the fair later!
Sana may cotton candy sa fair mamaya!
Casual, comfy wear
This cotton shirt is so comfy, it feels like I'm just at home!
Sobrang comfy ng cotton shirt na 'to, parang nasa bahay lang ako!