Pisara (en. Chalkboard)
/piˈsara/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A flat surface usually used for writing with chalk.
He wrote equations on the chalkboard.
Nagsulat siya ng mga equation sa pisara.
A type of material used in schools and offices for presentations.
The board is filled with information about the lesson.
Ang pisara ay puno ng mga impormasyon ukol sa aralin.
An object used in teaching and learning.
The teacher teaches using the board and marker.
Ang guro ay nagtuturo gamit ang pisara at marker.
Etymology
General term derived from the Spanish word 'pizarra'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Write on the board
An expression that refers to the act of writing using the board.
Sumulat sa pisara
Related Words
chalk
A material commonly used to write on the board.
tisa
Slang Meanings
dumb or foolish
Wow, you're really like a blank slate, you can't think of anything good!
Grabe, parang pisara ka, wala kang naiisip na mabuti!
useless
These ideas of yours are like a blank slate, they’re useless.
Itong mga ideya mo, parang pisara lang, walang silbi.
empty
My exam is like a blank slate, just filled with blanks.
Yung exam ko, parang pisara na walang laman, puro blangko.