Paldiyas (en. Spade)

pal-diy-as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tool used for planting and digging.
He used a spade to dig the soil for the plants.
Gumamit siya ng paldiyas upang maghukay ng lupa para sa mga tanim.
A tool with a flat part used for digging.
The spade is essential in farming.
Ang paldiyas ay kinakailangan sa pagsasaka.

Etymology

Borrowed words from Sanskrit and other languages

Common Phrases and Expressions

spade of the earth
referring to the act of digging or planting in soil
paldiyas ng lupa

Related Words

plant
The process of placing seeds or seedlings in the ground.
tanim
dig
The action of removing soil from one place.
hukay

Slang Meanings

Rest or take a break, commonly used when tired of something.
Alright, I’ll take a break before we continue working.
Sige, paldiyas muna ako bago tayo magpatuloy sa trabaho.
To chill or relax, often used when there’s not much to do.
I have nothing to do right now, I'm just chilling at home.
Walang ginagawa ngayon, paldiyas lang ako sa bahay.