Painiksyunan (en. Souvenir)

/pajˈniːks.ju.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item used as a memento or marker from a place.
She bought a souvenir from her trip to Paris.
Bumili siya ng painiksyunan mula sa kanyang paglalakbay sa Paris.
A form of jewelry or items usually bought as mementos.
Souvenirs are often given as mementos to friends.
Ang mga pang-alaala ay madalas na ibinibigay bilang painiksyunan sa mga kaibigan.
Items given that remind of events.
He took a souvenir from the exhibit opening.
Kumuha siya ng painiksyunan mula sa pagbubukas ng exhibit.

Etymology

From the words 'painik' and 'syunan'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

souvenir from the trip
Memento from a journey.
painiksyunan ng biyahe
buying a souvenir
Looking for a memento from a specific place.
bumili ng painiksyunan

Related Words

memory
An item that evokes a memory of an experience or event.
alaala
gift
An item given as a sign of friendship or support.
handog

Slang Meanings

attention seeker
Wow, Carlo has so many painiksyunan in the group chat, he always looks like the star!
Grabe, ang daming painiksyunan ni Carlo sa group chat, mukhang siya lagi ang bida!
show-off
Don't be a painiksyunan, just chill at the party.
Huwag kang maging painiksyunan, chill ka lang sa party.