Raya (en. Stripe)

ˈra.ja

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A stripe or line that can be colorful.
Her t-shirt has a white stripe.
May puting raya ang kanyang t-shirt.
Symbol of difference or separation.
Animal species often have stripes in their fur.
Ang lahi ng mga hayop ay madalas na may mga raya sa kanilang balahibo.
As mentioned as a tool in acting or creating art.
She used stripes in her painting.
Gumamit siya ng raya sa kanyang painting.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'raya' meaning line or stripe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ray of sunlight
The beam of sunlight.
raya ng araw

Related Words

striper
A term used to describe items with stripes or ends.
raysay

Slang Meanings

Money or wealth
I'm super rich now, I can buy a new phone!
Sobrang raya na ako ngayon, makakabili na ako ng bagong phone! (I'm super rich now, I can buy a new phone!)
Speed or skill
He's so skilled in basketball, always winning!
Ang raya niya sa basketball, laging panalo! (He's so skilled in basketball, always winning!)
Sexy or attractive
Wow, you're so attractive in what you're wearing!
Grabe, ang raya mo naman sa suot mo, wow! (Wow, you're so attractive in what you're wearing!)