Palas (en. Spoon)

/pá-las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of kitchen utensil typically made of metal or plastic used for scooping or eating food.
Use a spoon to eat the soup.
Gumamit ka ng palas upang kumain ng sopas.
A tool shaped for serving or mixing liquids or solid foods.
This spoon is perfect for mixing ingredients in a cake batter.
Ang palas na ito ay bagay na bagay para sa paghalo ng sangkap sa pinaghalong cake.

Etymology

Sino-Tagalog origin, possibly related to the word 'palasan' or 'palm' as a tool.

Common Phrases and Expressions

palm of the hand
Reflects the shape or size of the hand; can refer to something held or being fingered.
palas ng kamay

Related Words

spoon
A kitchen utensil typically used for eating.
kutsara

Slang Meanings

splash
The splash of the water was just right on my skin.
Ang palas ng tubig sobrang tamang tama sa aking balat.
bounce
He jumped and splashed on the ground.
Nagtalon siya at palas siya sa lupa.
splashing
The splashing of the waves is really exciting!
Ang palas ng mga alon ay sadyang nakakapanabik!
splash art
His splash in painting is unique!
Ang kanyang palas sa pintura ay unique!