Panyuleta (en. Handkerchief)

panyuwleta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piece of cloth usually used to wipe the face, hands, or other parts of the body.

I brought my handkerchief to wipe my sweat.

Dala ko ang aking panyuleta para punasan ang pawis ko.

Can be used as an accessory in dressing.

She wore a handkerchief around her neck as part of her outfit.

Nagsuot siya ng panyuleta sa kanyang leeg bilang bahagi ng kanyang kasuotan.

A type of cultural symbol, often used in certain celebrations.

People wear handkerchiefs during festival celebrations.

Ang mga tao ay nagsusuot ng panyuleta sa mga pagdiriwang ng pista.

From the Spanish 'pañuelo' meaning 'bandana' or 'handkerchief'.

women's handkerchief

A type of handkerchief tied on the head or used as an accessory.

panyuleta ng kababaihan

bandana

A large handkerchief that can be tied around the head or neck.

bandana

A handkerchief with a different use, often a joke or sarcasm.

Why do you call it a panyuleta? For me, it's just a handkerchief whenever I get hot, haha!

Bakit mo tinawag na panyuleta? Para sa akin, panyo siya sa tuwing naiinitan ako, haha!

Washing out thoughts, talking to a friend.

I'm like a panyuleta, bringing out my problems to you.

Parang panyuleta lang ako, binibring out ko mga problem ko sa'yo.