Pangkoreo (en. Mailbox)

pangkóreo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container or box where letters and packages are stored.
He placed a letter in the mailbox he prepared for his friend.
Naglagay siya ng liham sa pangkoreo na inihanda para sa kanyang kaibigan.
A structure where letters and packages can be placed for dispatch.
There are mailboxes at every corner of the barangay for easy access.
May mga pangkoreo sa bawat kanto ng barangay para sa madaling pag-access.

Etymology

Known from the Spanish word 'correo' meaning 'mail' or 'send'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thrown in the mailbox
Meaning is the act of throwing or dropping a letter in the mailbox.
itinapon sa pangkoreo
sent a letter via mail
Meaning is sending a letter through the mail service.
nagpadala ng sulat sa pangkoreo

Related Words

letter
A piece of paper or document containing information.
sulat
correspondence
The act of writing letters to another person.
korrespondensya

Slang Meanings

A casual meeting or conversation with a close connection, often involving the exchange of opinions.
Sure, let's go, let's start our pangkoreo about our project.
Sige, tara na, magsimula na tayong pangkoreo tungkol sa project natin.
A casual chat or gossip that is not too formal, usually done among friends.
He called for a pangkoreo while we were playing video games.
Nagtawag siya para sa pangkoreo habang naglalaro kami ng video games.