Pandong (en. Shovel)
/ˈpɐndɔŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to pour, dig, or move soil.
Use the shovel for digging soil in the garden.
Gamitin mo ang pandong para sa paghuhukay ng lupa sa hardin.
The shovel is often made of metal or wood with a long handle.
This old shovel is dirty and needs to be cleaned.
Ang lumang pandong na ito ay madumi na at kailangan nang linisin.
The shovel can be used for other activities such as removing snow.
We need a shovel to clear the snow from the road.
Kailangan natin ng pandong upang alisin ang niyebe sa daan.
Etymology
Tagalog word
Common Phrases and Expressions
shovel to the ground
Helping or using tools in land care.
pandong sa lupa
Related Words
spade
A smaller tool compared to the shovel that is also used for digging soil.
pala
hoe
A tool used to push or move soil and sand.
bakos
Slang Meanings
Smooth
Your moves are great, dude! The flow is so smooth.
Ang galing ng pinandong mo, pare! Sobrang smooth ang galaw.
Good at socializing
He's the one everyone enjoys hanging out with in the group because he's so fun to be with.
Siya ang pinandong ng lahat sa grupo, kasi ang saya niyang kasama.