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    Sandakot (en. Shovelful)

    /sʌn.dɑ.kot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A measure or quantity of something that can fit in a shovel or scoop.
    He placed a shovelful of soil in the hole.
    Naglagay siya ng sandakot na lupa sa butas.
    Refers to the amount delivered or accumulated from something.
    His contribution was a shovelful of aid to the victims.
    Ang kanyang handog ay isang sandakot ng tulong sa mga biktima.
    A measure of materials that can be gathered, about the size of a scoop.
    He needed a shovelful of sand for his project.
    Kinailangan niya ng sandakot na buhangin para sa kanyang proyekto.

    Etymology

    It comes from the word 'sanda' meaning 'a pour' or 'a heap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shovelful of soil
    A measure or heap of soil.
    sandakot ng lupa
    shovelful of fish
    An amount or heap of fish caught.
    sandakot na isda

    Related Words

    bowl
    A container often used for washing or holding materials.
    palanggana
    soil
    An element of nature used in agriculture.
    lupa

    Slang Meanings

    Always together / Included in everything
    Marco is always there; he's a part of me!
    Laging nandiyan si Marco, sandakot na siya sa akin!
    Bunch / Group
    There’s a bunch of people at the corner!
    Dami ng sandakot ng tao sa kanto!
    Always together
    You and Jenny are always together!
    Kayo ni Jenny, sandakot talaga kayo parati!