Paa (en. Foot)

/paː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body used for walking.
The foot is essential for our mobility.
Ang paa ay mahalaga sa ating paggalaw.
The lower part of the leg.
He sat on the floor with his feet resting against the wall.
Nakaupo siya sa sahig na ang mga paa ay nakasandal sa dingding.
A navigational unit in measurements.
One foot is equivalent to twelve inches.
Ang isang paa ay katumbas ng labindalawang pulgada.

Etymology

From the root word 'pa' meaning body part.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Human foot
Refers to the part of the human body below the ankle.
Paa ng tao
Table leg
Refers to the supports of a table.
Paa ng mesa

Related Words

leg
The part of the body that connects the foot and thigh.
binti
callus
A hardened part of the skin that grows due to abnormal pressure or friction on the foot.
kalyo

Slang Meanings

ugly or aching feet
Damn, my feet hurt from these shoes!
Grabe, ang sakit ng mga paa ko sa suot kong sapatos!
sneaky or mischievous person
Oh, that sneaky person is always hiding something!
Hala, ang maanggang paa niyan, lagi na lang may pinagtataguan!
a slow or lazy person
You're moving so slow, like a turtle's foot!
Ang bagal mo kumilos, parang paa ng pagong!