Kulambo (en. Mosquito net)

ku-lam-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fabric used to keep mosquitoes and other insects away.
The mosquito net is used to keep people safe from mosquitoes at night.
Ginagamit ang kulambo upang mapanatiling ligtas ang mga tao mula sa mga lamok sa gabi.
A sleeping protection that hangs above the bed.
The mosquito net is essential in areas with many mosquitoes.
Ang kulambo ay mahalaga sa mga lugar na may maraming lamok.
A fabric with holes to allow air but not insects.
The netting helps keep insects out while allowing air in.
Ang kulambo ay tumutulong na panatilihin ang mga insekto sa labas habang may hangin sa loob.

Etymology

from Spanish: 'culambo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Set up the mosquito net
Prepare the mosquito net for sleeping.
Maglagay ng kulambo

Related Words

mosquito
A type of insect that carries diseases.
lamok

Slang Meanings

A place to rest or sleep
What nice mosquito net will you buy? I need a bigger one for my bed.
Anong magandang kulambo ang bibilhin mo? Kailangan ko ng mas malaki para sa kama ko.
Protection against mosquitoes
I bought a mosquito net so I wouldn't get bitten by mosquitoes while sleeping.
Bumili ako ng kulambo para hindi ako kagatin ng lamok habang natutulog.
A fancy house
Sometimes, your house feels like a mosquito net, not elevating at all!
Minsan, parang kulambo ang bahay mo, hindi nakakaangat!
Temporary home
That mosquito net I had when I was a kid felt like a home too.
Yung kulambo ko nung bata ako, parang bahay na rin.