Piringan (en. Disk)

/piˈriŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A flat, round object used for various purposes.
The disk is used in machines to allow rotating.
Ang piringan ay ginagamit sa mga makina upang magkaroon ng pag-ikot.
A part of equipment that stores information.
The CDs hold music and movies.
Ang mga piringan ng CD ay naglalaman ng musika at mga pelikula.
A type of dish used as a container for food.
She placed fruits on the plate and served it on the table.
Naglagay siya ng prutas sa piringan at inihain ito sa mesa.

Etymology

From the word 'piring' which means a round object.

Common Phrases and Expressions

music disk
A disk that contains audio recordings.
piringan ng musika
food plate
A dish that is filled with food.
piringan ng pagkain

Related Words

disk
The round shape used as a base for rotation.
piring
small plate
A smaller disk commonly used as a container for food.
platito

Slang Meanings

favorite or popular food served at an occasion
Bro, everyone always loves the piringan at my gatherings!
Bro, laging paborito ng lahat ang piringan sa handaan ko!
conversations full of fun or laughter shared with friends
We laughed at the piringan on the side of the road earlier.
Nagtawanan kami sa mga piringan sa tabi ng kalsada kanina.
things that elevate the level of enjoyment or party
The party needs some piringan to make it more fun!
Kailangan ng piringan ang party para maging mas masaya!