Magtetela (en. Will drape)

mag-te-te-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of putting fabric or material on something.
She will drape a new curtain in the living room.
Magtetela siya ng bagong kurtina para sa sala.
The process of shaping fabric into a form or design.
We will drape clothing for the special occasion.
Magtetela kami ng mga kasuotan para sa espesyal na okasyon.
The act of removing excess fabric from a garment.
She will drape the dress to fit her body.
Magtetela siya ng damit upang bagayan ang kanyang katawan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

will drape clothes
the process of sewing or designing garments.
magtetela ng damit

Related Words

fabric
The material used in creating garments or other items.
tela
sewing
The process of joining pieces of fabric using a needle and thread.
tahi

Slang Meanings

Will spread gossip.
Of course, he's always going to magtetela in our group chat about what's happening in the friend group.
Siyempre, lagi siyang magtetela sa ating group chat tungkol sa mga nangyari sa barkada.
Will tell any news.
Oh no, after one class, she immediately started magtetela about the news on campus.
Naku, pagtapos ng isang klase, ayun, nagtetela agad siya ng mga balita sa campus.
Will say things that aren't true.
Don't pay attention to him, because he loves to magtetela lies.
Huwag kang papansin sa kanya, kasi mahilig siyang magtetela ng mga kasinungalingan.