Pupitre (en. Desk)

/puˈpit.re/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of table or desk used for writing or reading.
He sat at his desk to start his lesson.
Umupo siya sa kanyang pupitre upang simulan ang kanyang aralin.
A school equipment where students write or study.
Each student has their own desk in the classroom.
Ang bawat estudyante ay may kanya-kanyang pupitre sa silid-aralan.
A part of the classroom that usually has a drawer or storage.
The teacher's desk is higher than the students' desks.
Ang pupitre ng guro ay mas mataas kaysa sa mga pupitre ng estudyante.

Etymology

Nagmula sa Espanyol na 'pupitre'

Common Phrases and Expressions

teacher's desk
The table or desk used by the teacher in the classroom.
pupitre ng guro
student's desk
The table or desk used by students in school.
pupitre ng estudyante

Related Words

chair
A seat that is typically used alongside the desk.
silya
classroom
A place where students and teachers study.
silid-aralan

Slang Meanings

Small desk
You know those small desks used in class? It's such a hassle when there's no pupitre.
Alam mo yung mga bangkito na gamit sa klase? Sobrang hassle kapag walang pupitre.
Small table
At the back of the classroom, there's a small table that's a pupitre for students.
Sa likod ng classroom, may maliit na mesa na pupitre para sa mga studyante.
Desk
I wish I had my own desk at home as fun as my pupitre at school.
Sana may sarili akong desk sa bahay na kasing saya ng pupitre ko sa school.