Palaso (en. Arrow)

/paˈlaso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A pointed object used as a weapon, typically shot from a bow.

The arrow successfully pierced the target.

Ang palaso ay nagtagumpay sa pagtagos sa target.

A symbol or representation of quick movement or focus.

The arrow in the diagram indicated the direction of movement.

Ang palaso sa diagram ay nagpakita ng direksyon ng paggalaw.

Derived from the root word 'laso' which means to thrust or poke.

arrow of hope

Symbol of hope and change.

palaso ng pag-asa

bow

An instrument used to launch an arrow.

pana

A gun without bullets.

My cellphone is like a palaso, useless.

Parang palaso lang yung cellphone ko, walang silbi.

An arrow in the heart, unable to move on.

I'm still palaso for him, even after a few months.

Naka palaso pa rin ako sa kanya, kahit ilang buwan na.

Something clearly not usable.

His laptop is palaso because it's so old.

Yung laptop niya, palaso na sa sobrang luma.

Losing value.

You bought it for him, but now it's just palaso.

Ibinili mo pa naman sa kanya, pero ngayon, palaso na lang yan.