Lalagyan (en. Container)
la-la-gyan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to hold other items.
We need a container for the jewelry.
Kailangan natin ng lalagyan para sa mga alahas.
A container that may or may not have a cover, depending on its use.
This container is made of plastic.
Ang lalagyan na ito ay gawa sa plastic.
Any type of box or object used for holding items.
We have containers that we haven't used yet.
May mga lalagyan tayong hindi pa nagagamit.
Etymology
from the root word 'lagay' meaning to put or leave.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trash container
A container used to dispose of trash.
lalagyan ng basura
food container
A container used for packing or storing food.
lalagyan ng pagkain
Related Words
put
Root word related to having a condition or a placement.
lagay
storage
A place or container where things are kept.
imbakan
Slang Meanings
container
Where should I put my things? I need a container.
Saan ko ilalagay ang mga gamit ko? Kailangan ko ng lalagyan.
holder
Buy me a cellphone holder, I want to start a business.
Pabili ng lalagyan ng cellphone, gusto kong magsimula ng negosyo.
box
He brought a box for the gifts.
Nagdala siya ng lalagyan para sa mga regalo.
storage
I need a storage for the things I don't use.
Kailangan ko ng lalagyan para sa mga bagay na hindi ko ginagamit.