Panyo (en. Handkerchief)

/ˈpan.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piece of cloth used to wipe the face or hands.

He brought a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his brow.

Nagdala siya ng panyo upang punasan ang pawis sa kanyang noo.

An item used to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing.

He always has a handkerchief in his pocket for when he needs it.

Palaging may panyo sa kanyang bulsa para sa mga pagkakataong kailangan siya.

Derived from the Spanish word 'pañuelo'

Handkerchief in pocket

A handkerchief always carried for cleaning or covering.

Panyo sa bulsa

kitchen towel

A cloth used in the kitchen for wiping items.

kitchen towel

Tissue or something to wipe your face.

I need a handkerchief because my nose is running.

Kailangan ko ng panyo kasi umaagos na ang sipon ko.

Something that covers the face.

Sometimes, a t-shirt becomes a handkerchief when there's nothing else to wipe with.

Minsan, nagiging panyo ang t-shirt pag walang mahanap na gamit na pangpunas.

A smack or a way to get attention.

My sibling used a handkerchief on me when I laughed at them.

Ang kapatid ko, nag-panyo sa akin nung pinagtawanan ko siya.