Plaslayt (en. Plastic plate)
/plæsleɪt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plate made of plastic used for food or serving food.
We used a plastic plate for the dessert at the gathering.
Gumamit kami ng plaslayt para sa panghimagas sa handaan.
A cheap and lightweight type of plate often used for picnics or take-out food.
It's easier to carry the plastic plate than ceramic plates.
Mas madali ang dalhin ang plaslayt kaysa sa mga ceramic na plato.
Commonly used in canteens and fast food due to affordable cost and easy to clean.
Plastic plates are often used in fast food restaurants.
Ang plaslayt ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga fast food restaurant.
Etymology
Originating from the English term 'plastic plate', combined in Tagalog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Plastic utensils
Utensils made of plastic commonly used in households.
Plastik na kagamitan
Related Words
plate
A round container for food.
plato
plastic
A material made of synthetic polymer often used to make various items.
plastic
Slang Meanings
To pretend to be happy even when not.
Mark seems like he's just plast late, happy on the outside but sad on the inside.
Parang plaslayt lang si Mark, masaya sa labas pero lungkot sa loob.
Trying to be cool even when one isn't.
Everyone at the party is so plast late, it's like they're all trying to be cool.
Sobrang plaslayt ng mga tao sa party, parang lahat ka-cool.