Panlupaypayin (en. Fan)

/pænluˈpɑɪpæn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of object used to fan or spread air.
The fan is used to cool oneself in hot weather.
Ang panlupaypayin ay ginagamit upang palamigin ang sarili sa mainit na panahon.
An instrument used in rituals or ceremonies in some cultures.
The fan is used in traditional ceremonies of indigenous peoples.
Ginagamit ang panlupaypayin sa mga tradisyunal na seremonya ng mga katutubong tao.

Etymology

mula sa salitang ugat na 'lupaypay', na nangangahulugang 'humampas' o 'magpahipap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fan
to make a movement to cool off or provide freshness.
magpanlupaypay

Related Words

lupaypay
the root word of 'panlupaypayin', meaning 'to fan' or 'to spread air'.
lupaypay

Slang Meanings

livelihood or business (usually a small business like a food stall)
My dream is to have a panlupaypayin eatery by the roadside.
Pangarap kong magkaroon ng panlupaypayin na kainan sa tabi ng kalsada.
dream to achieve (a business or project long aspired to)
This panlupaypayin of mine has been my dream since I was a child.
Itong panlupaypayin ko ay ang pinakalaim ko simula bata pa ako.
source of income (a store or business that provides livelihood)
I hope my friends' panlupaypayin will be successful.
Sana maging matagumpay ang panlupaypayin ng mga kaibigan ko.