Patong (en. Layer)

/patɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object placed on top of another object.
She has a book layered on the table.
May patong siyang libro sa mesa.
Layer or level of any material held or placed on top.
The coat of paint on the wall is thick.
Ang patong ng pintura sa dingding ay makapal.
verb
The action of placing an object on top of another object.
Place the white cloth on the table before dinner.
Patong ang puting tela sa mesa bago ang hapunan.
To add an additional layer or material.
He needs to layer the cake with icing.
Kailangan niyang patong-an ang cake ng icing.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'patong' meaning 'to place on top'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stacked
Many layers or objects stacked on top of each other.
patong-patong

Related Words

combination
The act of placing or combining two or more objects.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

Excessive or overly wasteful spending
The markup on this house's price is outrageous!
Ang patong ng presyo sa bahay na ito ay hindi na makatarungan!
To attach or connect
I wish I could connect to my crush!
Sana all, may patong na sa crush ko!
Experimenting with various things
Looks like you enjoy the markups on sales, huh?
Parang hilig mo ang mga patong sa benta, ha?