Pakete (en. Packet)

pah-ke-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small container typically used for packaging products or things.
I bought the packet of candies from the store.
Binili ko ang pakete ng kendi mula sa tindahan.
A unit of information sent over a network.
The data is divided into packets before being sent.
Ang data ay nahahati sa mga pakete bago ipadala.
A complete set of items wrapped or collected together.
There is a packet of letters that arrived for you.
May pakete ng mga sulat na dumating para sa iyo.

Etymology

Received from the English word 'packet' which means a small bag or container.

Common Phrases and Expressions

packet of cigarettes
A container that contains cigarettes.
pakete ng sigarilyo
packet of leftovers
A packet that contains leftover food.
pakete ng tira-tira

Related Words

data packet
A packet that contains information for communication in networking.
pakete ng data
bag
A general term for containers used to carry items.
supot

Slang Meanings

Showy or flashy person
That kid is so pakete, always has something to show off.
Sobrang pakete ng batang 'yan, lagi nalang may pasabog.
Overly picky or fussy
Wow, you're so pakete, you're too picky about food.
Grabe, ang pakete mo naman, masyado kang picky sa food.
Likes to impress others
That's why I don't like him, because he's too pakete.
Kaya ayaw ko sa kanya eh, kasi pakete siya masyado.