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    Latang (en. Tin can)

    /laˈtaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A container made of metal, often used for food or drink.
    I bought the milk in a tin can.
    Binili ko ang gatas sa latang.
    A reproduced container that preserves low-pressure food.
    These cans keep the food fresh.
    Ang mga latang ito ay nakakaingat ng sariwang pagkain.
    Commonly used as materials in the production of various products.
    The lid of the can can be used in art.
    Ang design ng lata ay maaaring gamitin sa sining.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Malay word 'latang', meaning 'tin can'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    can containing food
    A commonly used container for processed foods.
    latang naglalaman ng pagkain

    Related Words

    can
    Another term for tin can, can refer to the same thing.
    lata
    seal
    A part of the can that serves as a lid or security.
    selyo

    Slang Meanings

    Scraps or bits of information that are meaningless.
    What you said is just latang, there's no substance.
    Yun mga sinabi mo, latang lang, wala nang laman.
    Not serious talk or gossip.
    Don't take that seriously, it's just latang!
    Huwag mong seryosohin 'yan, latang lang yan!
    A chaotic conversation or a talk without direction.
    Our session was latang, totally off the rails.
    Ang session namin, latang lang, puro wala sa hulog.