Landok (en. Scoop)
lan-dok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tool used to scoop or transfer materials such as food from one place to another.
He used a scoop to transfer the rice to his plate.
Gumamit siya ng landok upang ilipat ang kanin sa kanyang plato.
Typically bowl-shaped with a long handle, used in cooking.
The scoop is essential in preparing soup.
Ang landok ay mahalaga sa paghahanda ng sopas.
Etymology
The term 'landok' is derived from the native Tagalog language.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Get a scoop.
To retrieve or take food or other items using a scoop.
Kumuha ng landok
Related Words
spoon
A type of utensil used for eating or scooping food.
kutsara
small plate
A small plate used to hold food.
platito
Slang Meanings
A person who is easygoing, often just chatting or getting to know others.
I wish everyone was like you, you're like a social butterfly, always chatting with your friends.
Sana all, parang landok ka lang, lagi kang nagt-chat sa mga kaibigan mo.
Quick to move or shift from one person or group to another.
You're such a landok, sometimes you're here, sometimes you're there, you don't settle on anyone!
Parang landok ka eh, minsan dito, minsan doon, wala kang pinipili!
A person who is always gathering information or gossip.
Did you think I didn't know? Mark is such a landok, he knows all the gossip!
Akala mo ba hindi ko alam? Si Mark landok kasi yan, lahat ng tsismis, alam na niya!