Pipa (en. Pipe)
/ˈpipa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tube used for the conveyance of liquid or gas.
The pipe is used to carry water from the well to the house.
Ang pipa ay ginagamit upang dalhin ang tubig mula sa balon papunta sa bahay.
A small container typically made of wood or other materials, used for smoking.
Mang Juan has an old pipe that he uses for smoking tobacco.
Si Mang Juan ay may lumang pipa na ginagamit sa paninigarilyo ng tabako.
Etymology
In Tagalog, derived from Spanish influence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
water pipe
A pipe that conveys water.
pipa ng tubig
smoke pipe
A pipe used for the inhalation of smoke.
pipa ng usok
Related Words
tube
A type of pipe commonly made of metal or plastic used for various purposes.
tubo
plumber
A person specializing in the installation and repair of pipes.
tubero
Slang Meanings
A girl who always leaves you hanging or is like your spot.
Wow, take your chance, that's a pipa again at the corner!
Aba, sulitin mo na yan, pipa na naman yan sa kanto!
Answers to questions that lack substance, a wrong answer.
Oh no, he gave a pipa answer on the exam again!
Hala, pipa na naman ang sinagot niya sa exam!