Sapula (en. Dust pan)

sa-poo-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An instrument used to catch dirt or dust from the floor.
The children used the dust pan to clean the dirt in their room.
Ginamit ng mga bata ang sapula upang alisin ang mga dumi sa kanilang silid.
A type or kind of container with a flat surface and a handle.
The dust pan is usually made of plastic or metal.
Ang sapula ay karaniwang gawa sa plastic o metal.

Etymology

from the word 'sapu' meaning 'to sweep' and 'ula' related to 'dust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Measure the dirt using the dust pan.
Use the dust pan to remove the dirt.
Sukatin ang dumi gamit ang sapula.

Related Words

broom
An instrument used to sweep dust off the floor.
walis
bucket
A container used to carry water or other liquids.
balde

Slang Meanings

red eye
I had a great sleep, but I have red eyes now because I was playing computer games all night.
Ang sarap ng tulog ko, pero sapula ako ngayon dahil sa kakalaro ng computer games magdamag.
sore eyes
No matter what I do, I still have sore eyes because of the dust in the house.
Kahit anong gawin ko, sapula pa rin ako dahil sa alikabok ng bahay.