Orasan (en. Timepiece)

o-ra-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device or instrument used to tell time.
The clock is on the classroom wall.
Ang orasan ay nasa dingding ng silid-aralan.
An instrument that records time through hands or digital display.
I bought a new clock with a digital display.
Bumili ako ng bagong orasan na may digital display.
A part of a church or area used for activities related to time.
We need to find a timepiece inside the church.
Kailangan nating makahanap ng orasan sa loob ng simbahan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'oras' which means 'time' or 'hour' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clock of life
Refers to the flow of life and significant events.
orasan ng buhay
church clock
A clock typically found outside a church.
orasan ng simbahan

Related Words

time
Unit of measure that consists of 60 minutes.
oras
right
Accurate or correct time related to the clock.
tuwid

Slang Meanings

It's time!
It's time! Let's go to school!
Oras na! Tara na sa school!
Time for fun
Even though life is hard, we still need time for fun.
Kahit mahirap ang buhay, kailangan parin natin ang oras ng saya.
On time
My project submission is on time, so I'm just chill.
Nasa oras ang pagpapasa ng project ko, kaya chill lang.
No time
No time for drama, just work.
Walang oras para sa drama, trabaho lang.