Lampara (en. Lamp)

/lam'para/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device that provides light using electricity or fire.
They placed a lamp in the middle of the room.
Naglagay sila ng lampara sa gitna ng silid.
A form of light commonly used in homes.
The lamp is often used as decoration in homes.
Madalas na ginagamit ang lampara bilang dekorasyon sa mga bahay.
A device that uses different materials to produce light.
Various types of lamps exist, from LED to gas lamps.
Iba't ibang uri ng lampara ay umiiral, mula sa LED hanggang sa gaslampara.

Etymology

Spanish: lámpara

Common Phrases and Expressions

your lamp is very bright
This can also mean that the light from the lamp is beautiful.
napakaliwanag ng iyong lampara

Related Words

electricity
This is the power source commonly used to power modern lamps.
kuryente
light
It refers to the light produced by a lamp or other devices.
ilaw

Slang Meanings

a light that completely provides illumination
I'm the lamp at the corner, so even in the dark, I'm still visible.
Taga-lampara ako sa kanto, kaya kahit madilim, kita pa rin ako.
like models, they become popular when using lamps to add to the glamor.
These are like lamps at the party, you can clearly see who's about to be introduced next!
Parang mga lampara 'yang mga ito sa party, kitang-kita kung sino ang susunod na makikilala!
to brush aside, used for small or less important matters.
Just lamp it, that argument isn't important.
Huwag mo na lang lampara 'yang argumento, hindi yan mahalaga.