Prangko (en. Stamp)

/ˈpraŋko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small piece of paper with a design or image, used to indicate payment for postal service.

He bought a stamp for his letter to be sent abroad.

Bumili siya ng prangko para sa kanyang liham na ipadala sa ibang bansa.

A symbol of value attached to a letter or package to send it through the mail.

The stamp should be placed on the right corner of the envelope.

Ang prangko ay dapat ilagay sa kanang sulok ng sobre.

Invented from the Spanish word 'franco' meaning 'free' or 'unencumbered'.

franked mark

A benefit or discount given to customers.

prangkong marka

seal

Refers to other forms of delivering messages and documents, usually using postal communications.

selyo

Like a 'street boy' or 'chick boy' who often leaves girls.

That guy is crazy, always just a playboy with chicks, never stays long.

Sira ulo yung guy na yun, prangko lang lagi sa chicks, di naman nagtatagal.

A term for someone who has no direction or plan in life.

You're so aimless, what do you really want to do?

Sobrang prangko niyo, ano ba talagang gusto niyong gawin?