Lomilyo (en. Lamina)
/lo-mi-lɪ-jo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thin piece or part of a material.
The wood lamina was used as flooring.
Ang lomilyo ng kahoy ay ginamit bilang sahig.
A combined thin layer or coating.
The sheets of paper were glued together to make it sturdier.
Ang mga lomilyo ng papel ay dinikit para maging mas matibay.
A type of material used as a surface layer in products.
The steel lamina was used in the construction of boats.
Ang lomilyo na gawa sa bakal ay ginamit sa paggawa ng mga bangka.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'lamilla'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gold lamina
Thin piece of gold.
lomilyo ng ginto
Related Words
lamination
Process of creating lamina in material through sticking or combining.
laminasyon
layer
Thin layer that can be used for various purposes.
patong
Slang Meanings
Fight or retreat; to run away or leave a situation.
He did a 'lomilyo' when he saw his boss getting mad.
Nag-lomilyo siya nang makita niyang nagagalit ang boss niya.
Cheating or failing to fulfill an agreement.
My friend always 'lomilyo' on our agreements.
Yung kaibigan ko, laging nag-lomilyo sa mga usapan namin.
To ignore or turn one's back on something or someone.
I gave him a chance, but he just 'lomilyo' me.
Binigyan ko siya ng chance, pero nag-lomilyo lang siya.