Salakot (en. Hat)

/salaˈkot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of headwear typically worn for protection against the sun.

He wore a hat to avoid being blinded by the sunlight.

Nagsuot siya ng salakot upang hindi masilaw sa sikat ng araw.

An item worn as a symbol of status or identity in certain cultures.

During festivals, people often wear their hats with intricate designs.

Sa mga pista, madalas na makita ang mga tao na suot ang kanilang mga salakot na may masalimuot na disenyo.

A traditional headwear made from leaves or other materials in rural communities.

Indigenous people use hats made from leaves for protection against rain.

Ang mga katutubong tao ay gumagamit ng salakot na yari sa mga dahon bilang proteksyon sa ulan.

From the Spanish word 'sombrero'.

sun hat

a hat used to protect the head from sunlight

salakot na pang-araw

rain hat

a hat designed to keep the head dry in the rain

salakot na pang-ulan

clothing

A general term for items worn.

kasuotan

type of hat

A term referring to types of hats made from various materials.

pang-ubo

Home hat

I'm just staying at home today, so I'm wearing just a salakot.

Taga-bahay lang ako ngayon, kaya't salakot lang ang suot ko.

A mark of grumpiness

He wore a salakot which made him look grumpy outside.

Nag-salakot siya kaya mukhang masungit sa labas.

Participating in local culture

He wore a salakot during the festival to blend in with the locals.

Sinuot niya ang salakot sa piyesta para makisabay sa mga tao.