Pagaypay (en. Fan)

pa-ga-y-pay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A tool used to blow air or a cool breeze on the body.

He used a fan to combat the heat of the weather.

Gumamit siya ng pagaypay upang malabanan ang init ng panahon.

An object made of paper or fabric shaped to circulate air.

This fan is made from leaves and metal.

Ang pagaypay na ito ay ginawa mula sa mga dahon at lata.

From the combination of 'tabo' meaning scoop and 'papa' which means paper.

Always have a fan in hot weather

One needs to find a way to cool down in high temperatures.

Laging may pagaypay sa init ng panahon

celebrity

Those of high status often use a fan.

sikat

breeze

The fan enhances the breeze.

simoy

like an umbrella, used for heat and rain

I always bring my pagaypay when it's hot!

Dala ko lagi ang pagaypay ko kapag mainit!

fast running or movement

Wow, she's pagaypay, so quick to exit!

Grabe, pagaypay na siya, ang bilis mag-exit!

temporary cover, like the wind that whispers

It's like pagaypay, conversations quickly fade away.

Parang pagaypay na lang ang mga usapan, madaling mawala.