Orinola (en. Chamber pot)
o-ri-no-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container used for urination and defecation, usually in the form of a large cup or wider base.
They used a chamber pot at night when there was no time to go to the bathroom.
Gumamit sila ng orinola kung gabi kapag wala nang oras upang pumunta sa banyo.
Often used in households before modern bathrooms existed.
The chamber pot was an important part of households in the past.
Ang orinola ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng mga bahay noong nakaraan.
A container that can be made of porcelain, metal, or plastic.
Sometimes, chamber pots are crafted with beautiful designs.
Minsan ang mga orinola ay nililok na may magagandang disenyo.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'orinola' ay mula sa salitang Tagalog na tumutukoy sa isang lalagyan ng dumi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
use a chamber pot
using a container for urination or defecation inside the house.
gumamit ng orinola
Related Words
bathroom
A room used for bathing and urination, equipped with modern facilities.
banyo
Slang Meanings
A place for bathroom needs.
Just use the orinola to pee, I don't want to bathe in the toilet.
Doon ka na lang sa orinola umihi, ayaw ko ng maligo sa toilet.
A temporary solution when one can't access a restroom.
On trips, there's always an orinola ready in the car.
Sa mga biyahe, laging may orinola ready sa sasakyan.