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    Parangtupa (en. Slanting)

    /paˈraŋ.tu.pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form or style of construction with a slanted surface.
    The house has a slanting roof that provides good drainage.
    Ang bahay ay may parangtupa na bubong na nagbibigay ng magandang drainage.
    A type of design commonly used in architecture.
    Many modern houses use slanting shapes to provide more space.
    Maraming modernong bahay ang gumagamit ng parangtupa upang magbigay ng mas maraming espasyo.

    Etymology

    From the word 'parang' meaning 'shape' and 'tupa' meaning 'sheep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slanting roof
    A type of roof with a steep angle.
    parangtupa na dach

    Related Words

    roof
    The part of a building that serves as the top cover.
    bubong
    architecture
    The art and science of designing and constructing structures.
    arkitektura

    Slang Meanings

    Ugly or not good-looking
    Her outfit looks like a sheep, no style at all.
    Parang tupa yung damit niya, walang style.
    Worthless or useless
    His project is like a sheep because it's so bad.
    Yung project niya, parang tupa sa sobrang hindi maganda.
    Pitiful or in a pathetic state
    He has become 'like a sheep' due to the hardships of life.
    Napa-‘parang tupa’ na siya sa hirap ng buhay.