Sapatusan (en. Shoe rack)

sa-pa-tu-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container or rack for shoes.
I need to buy a shoe rack for my new shoes.
Kailangan kong bumili ng sapatusan para sa aking mga bagong sapatos.
An item used to keep shoes organized and tidy.
A shoe rack is important to prevent dirt and damage to shoes.
Mahalaga ang sapatusan sa pag-iwas ng dumi at pinsala sa mga sapatos.

Etymology

from the word 'sapatos' meaning shoes and 'san' as a suffix indicating place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

put in the shoe rack
Put shoes in the proper container to keep them from scattering.
ilagay sa sapatusan

Related Words

shoes
A type of clothing for the feet.
sapatos
toys
Items used for play that can be put in the shoe rack.
laruan

Slang Meanings

Of course, 'sapatusan' can refer to 'putting on shoes,' but in slang, it's often used jokingly when shoes are left somewhere.
Oh man, I’ve been sapatusan again! I can’t find any shoes here at home.
Ano ba yan, na-sapatusan na naman ako! Wala na akong makitang sapatos dito sa bahay.
Sometimes, if you’re talking about someone with little chance of returning or showing up, 'sapatusan' can be used slang to refer to them as being gone for good.
Mark is like a sapatusan, he’s not planning on coming back to the group chat.
Parang sapatusan na itong Si Mark, wala na siyang balak bumalik sa group chat.