Patadyong (en. Pencil skirt)

pa-ta-dyong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of clothing that is tighter around the hips and flares out down to the knees.

The pencil skirt worn by Maria stood out in her outfit.

Ang patadyong na suot ni Maria ay kapansin-pansin sa kanyang kasuotan.

An attire commonly worn by women on formal occasions.

Ana wore a pencil skirt for her friend's wedding.

Nagsuot si Ana ng patadyong para sa kasal ng kanyang kaibigan.

It originated from the Spanish word 'pantalón'.

colored pencil skirt

A type of pencil skirt based on its color.

patadyong na kulay

skirt

A simple garment that wraps around the lower part of the body.

palda

pants

A garment that covers the legs from the waist.

pantalon

Pants or slacks

Why are you wearing pants? It seems too formal!

Bakit ka naka-patadyong? Parang masyadong pormal ah!

Underwear

I left my underwear at my house, now I forgot!

Nag-iwan ako ng patadyong sa bahay ko, naiiwan ko tuloy!

Baggy clothes

I like comfy baggy clothes when I'm studying.

Gusto ko ng comfy patadyong pag nag-aaral.