Paknos (en. Reduced bread)

pak-nós

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of bread that is usually small in size with a soft inside.
Children love paknos filled with chocolate.
Paborito ng mga bata ang paknos na may palaman na tsokolate.
Bread that can be served for lunch or as a snack.
Paknos can be taken to school as a snack.
Ang paknos ay maaaring dalhin sa paaralan bilang meryenda.
Common bread that is used in various types of meals.
It's easy to make a sandwich using paknos.
Madali ang lumikha ng sandwich gamit ang paknos.

Etymology

Spanish (pancitos)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Paknos with filling
Paknos that has various kinds of food inside.
Paknos na may palaman

Related Words

bread
A staple food made from flour and water.
tinapay
pandesal
A type of Filipino bread that is usually expected to be larger and sweeter than paknos.
pandesal

Slang Meanings

not looking good; ugly
That outfit you're wearing is so paknos!
Yung suot mong yun, paknos!
bad luck or something unfortunate happened
My day is so paknos, it suddenly rained!
Ang paknos ng araw ko, biglang umulan!