Pilon (en. Mortar)
/ˈpilon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container used for grinding ingredients.
We used a mortar to grind the spices.
Gumamit kami ng pilon upang durugin ang mga pampalasa.
A kitchen tool typically made of stone or wood.
The mortar is commonly used in traditional cooking.
Ang pilon ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga tradisyonal na lutong bahay.
A type of tool used to combine parts.
In construction, the mortar is used to combine materials.
Sa konstruksyon, ang pilon ay ginagamit upang pagsamahin ang mga materyales.
Etymology
Originating from the Spanish word 'pilon', referring to a type of storage or storage facility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spice mortar
Container for pressing and grinding spices.
pilon ng spice
Related Words
pestle
A hard item used to grind ingredients in the mortar.
pestle
Slang Meanings
Extremely tired
Enough with the fight, I'm exhausted!
Tama na ang laban, pilon na ako!
A mix of difficult tasks
My school project feels like a heap of work!
Parang pilon ang ginawa ko sa school project natin!