Maletin (en. Briefcase)

ma-le-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of bag used to carry documents or work-related items.

I brought my briefcase filled with important papers to the meeting.

Nadala ko ang aking maletin na puno ng mahahalagang papeles sa pulong.

A container usually made of hard material for the protection of its contents.

My briefcase has a lock to ensure the security of the items inside.

Ang maletin ko ay may lock upang masigurado ang seguridad ng mga bagay na nasa loob.

An accessory used by professionals when traveling.

Every lawyer carries a briefcase containing their cases.

Ang bawat abogado ay may dalang maletin na naglalaman ng kanilang mga kaso.

Derived from the Spanish word 'maleta', meaning bag or valise.

briefcase filled with documents

maletin na puno ng mga dokumento

maletin na puno ng dokumento

bag

A general term for any container used to carry things.

bag

portfolio

A type of bag used to carry art or professional papers.

portfolio

a bag that looks good but is filled with clutter

Dude, that looks like your briefcase, nice on the outside but full of mess inside!

Grabe, parang maletin mo na yan, ang ganda ng labas pero puro kalat ang laman!

often used for secret stories or news

Of course, you won't spill that, that's just 'briefcase' stuff!

Siyempre, hindi mo ibubulgar ang ganyan, maletin lang yan!

like a job or burden being carried, especially stressful

My life feels like a briefcase right now, so many responsibilities!

Sobrang maletin ng buhay ko ngayon, ang daming responsibilities!