Parisukat (en. Pillowcase)

/pa.ri.su.kat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of fabric or material used to cover pillows.

The pillowcase is usually made of cotton or polyester.

Ang parisukat ay karaniwang gawa sa cotton o polyester.

The outer covering of a pillow that is often changed to keep it clean.

The pillowcase should be changed weekly.

Dapat palitan ang parisukat ng unan tuwing isang linggo.

Derived from the term 'pari' meaning pair, and 'sukat' meaning measurement or size.

clean pillowcase

a pillowcase that is well cared for and maintained in good condition.

malinis na parisukat

pillow

An item used for support of the head while sleeping.

unan

To eat or grab using hands.

Right? It feels like there’s no siomai when you eat the dimsum by hand.

Diba? Parang wala namang siomai kapag parisukat mo ang mga dimsum?

To recede or pull back from a situation.

I’ve already pulled back from our relationship; maybe it’s time to end this.

Naka-parisukat na ako sa pagsasama natin, parang kailangan na natin itong itigil.

A movement that shows noticeable hiding or avoidance.

All your drama is just pulling back, with no end in sight.

Puro parisukat na lang ang drama mo, walang katapusan.