Ribete (en. Trim)
/riˈbete/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of material attached to the edge of something, usually used as decoration.
The trim of her dress has beautiful designs.
Ang ribete ng kanyang damit ay may magagandang disenyo.
Commonly used decoration on fabrics or clothing.
The trim on the curtains added elegance to the room.
Ang ribete ng kurtina ay nakadagdag ng lebadura sa silid.
Material added to give depth or detail to a design.
She needed to buy trim for her new blanket.
Kailangan niyang bumili ng ribete para sa kanyang bagong kumot.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'ribete' which means edge or part of a material used as decoration.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trim of clothing
decoration or detail on the edge of clothing
ribete ng damit
Related Words
design
The process of planning or creating something, often with trim as part of it.
disenyo
fabric
A material used to make clothes where trim can be applied.
tela
Slang Meanings
mess or confusion
There’s so much ribete in their conversation, it’s hard to understand.
Ang dami ng ribete sa kanilang usapan, ang hirap intindihin.
drama or scene
Stop the ribete, just chill!
Huwag na mag-ribete, chill ka lang!
fun or enjoyment with some mischief
Come on, let’s have some ribete at Mark's house later!
Tara, ribete tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Mark!