Pala (en. Shovel)

ˈpala

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A tool with a flat-bladed end used for digging, removing, or transferring soil or material.

Juan used a shovel to dig a hole for the tree.

Gumamit si Juan ng pala upang maghukay ng butas para sa puno.

A tool used in agricultural or construction work.

Sometimes, a spade is needed in construction projects.

Minsan, kailangan ng pala sa mga proyekto sa pagpapatayo.

An instrument used to perform specific tasks in gardening or soil cultivation.

Maria gripped her spade tightly while tending to her garden.

Mahigpit ang paghawak ni Maria sa kanyang pala habang nag-aalaga ng kanyang hardin.

The word 'pala' is derived from the Malay word 'pala' meaning spatula or a tool used for loosening soil.

pal of the hand

Part of the hand used for digging or moving things.

pala ng kamay

pour

An action of transferring or removing material from one place to another.

buhos

dig

An action or process of making a hole in the ground using a category of tools.

hukay

Spoon; used casually when referring to someone who is overly caring or nurturing.

Kuya is so happy, he’s acting like a spoon to all his siblings now!

Ang saya ni kuya, parang pala siya ngayon sa lahat ng kapatid niya!

To dig or remove soil; can refer to someone making a big effort in a casual or humorous manner.

Wow, he's really digging deep stressing over your assignments!

Grabe, pala siya inistress mo sa mga assignments mo!

Used to describe someone who is not very bright or a bit of a simpleton in a light-hearted way.

Of course, they don't understand, they're really acting like a spoon.

Siyempre, di na nga nakakaintindi eh, parang pala talaga.