Payong (en. Umbrella)
/pa.joŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to protect a person from rain or sunlight.
He brought an umbrella because it was raining.
Nagdala siya ng payong dahil umuulan.
An object shaped like a cone that provides shade.
The umbrella provides protection from the sun at the beach.
Ang payong ay nagbibigay ng proteksyon mula sa araw sa mga beach.
Etymology
from the Spanish words 'para' and 'hongo'
Common Phrases and Expressions
umbrella of love
signs or guides in relationships
payong ng pag-ibig
Related Words
closing
the process of folding an umbrella to close it.
pagsasara
Slang Meanings
Intense support or help.
I need your backup on this project, bro!
Kailangan ko ng payong mo sa project na 'to, bro!
Like protection against problems.
Bro, find some protection against those, that's dangerous.
Kapatid, maghanap ka ng payong sa mga ganyan, delikado 'yan.
Help that can ease the tension of the situation.
This coverage will help ease the heat of our conversation.
Ang payong na 'to ang makakatulong sa init ng usapan natin.