Piring (en. Plate)
pee-ring
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A flat container commonly used for serving food.
He placed spaghetti on the plate.
Naglagay siya ng spaghetti sa piring.
An eating utensil often made of porcelain, glass, or plastic.
Our dinner set has a beautiful plate.
Mayroong magandang piring ang aming set ng pagkain.
A flat surface that connects the food to the table.
A plate is needed to prevent food from spilling on the table.
Kinakailangan ang piring upang hindi magkalat ang pagkain sa mesa.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'plato'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
plate with food
A plate filled with food.
piring na may pagkain
Related Words
spoon
A utensil used for scooping food, usually having a handle and a rounded part.
kutsara
fork
An utensil with prongs used to pierce or eat food.
tinidor
Slang Meanings
plate rack
Just put the plates in the plate rack.
Ilagay mo na lang sa sangkalan yung mga platos.
dish
My dish is already cracked!
Yung bandehado ko, nag crack na!
plate
Start eating from your plate.
Makain ka na sa pinggan mo.