Persiyana (en. Blinds)

/pɛrsiˈjana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of window covering or curtain with adjustable slats.

She installed blinds in her window to easily control the incoming light.

Naglagay siya ng persiyana sa kanyang bintana upang mas madaling kontrolin ang liwanag na pumapasok.

A home decoration that provides protection from sunlight and prying eyes.

The blinds help to keep the interior of the house private.

Ang persiyana ay nakakatulong upang mapanatiling pribado ang loob ng bahay.

A style of curtain commonly used in bedrooms and offices.

Blinds are popular in modern offices due to their ability to block light.

Ang mga persiyana ay popular sa mga modernong opisina dahil sa kanilang kakayahang harangan ang liwanag.

Derived from the Latin 'persiana' referring to a type of window or curtain.

close the blinds

the act of closing the blinds to block out light

itakip ang persiyana

open the blinds

the act of opening the blinds to let in light

buksan ang persiyana

window

An opening in a wall for light and air to pass through.

bintana

curtain

A piece of cloth hung across a window or wall for privacy or decoration.

kurtina

I'm about to cry!

When you see her, you’re definitely just going to cry!

Pag nakita mo siya si persiyana, tiyak na iiyak ka na lang!

You just keep going back and forth!

You're like a curtain, just going back and forth in my mind.

Parang persiyana ka, pabalik-balik lang sa isip ko.

I could just eat that up!

Alright, you little beauty, I could just eat you up!

Sige, persiyana, napaka-apa, nakuha na kita!