Lampa (en. Lamp)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device that provides light, usually using electricity or gas.
The lamp provides light to our living room at night.
Ang lampa ay nagbibigay liwanag sa aming sala sa gabi.
A light that contains a bulb or light source.
The lamp on our table has a dimmer switch.
Ang lampa sa aming mesa ay may dimmer switch.
A device that can be moved for better lighting.
We need to move the lamp to see the writing better.
Kailangan naming igalaw ang lampa upang mas makita ang sulat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lamp shade
The color or cover of a lamp that suggests the right light.
lamp shade
table lamp
A lamp that is typically placed on a table.
table lamp

Related Words

light
A general term for any form of brightness.
ilaw
bulb
A part of the lamp where the light comes from.
bumbilya

Slang Meanings

Ugly or unattractive woman
Juan said, 'Wow, you look so ugly!'
Sabi ni Juan, 'Naku, parang lampa ang dating mo!'
A person with a bad or shallow personality
'I don't like Maria; she has a shallow personality.'
'Di ko gusto si Maria, lampa ang ugali niya.
An item that is useless or not beneficial
'What is that? That gadget is useless.'
'Ano ba yan, lampa lang ang gadget na yan.'