Selda (en. Cell)

ˈsɛl.də

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small room, often used as a place of confinement.
The accused are in a cell while awaiting trial.
Nasa selda ang mga akusado habang naghihintay ng paglilitis.
A part of a larger structure, often used in prisons.
Many cells are full in that prison.
Maraming selda ang puno sa bilangguan na iyon.
A unit of a system, such as in biology or electronics.
The cells of the body are essential for human health.
Ang mga selda ng katawan ay mahalaga sa kalusugan ng tao.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

because of the cell
due to restrictions, suffering.
dahil sa selda
cell of prisoners
rooms where convicts are confined.
selda ng mga bilanggo

Related Words

prisoner
A person confined in a cell due to a criminal case.
bilanggo
confinement
The act of placing a person in a cell.
pagkakulong

Slang Meanings

cell (prison cell)
He hid in the cell until the bet was over.
Nagtago siya sa selda hanggang sa mawala ang pustahan.
one’s situation or condition
How's life been in your situation?
Kumusta na ang buhay sa selda mo?
feeling confined or bored
I feel like I'm in a cell in this boring class.
Parang nasa selda ako sa boring na klase na 'to.
messy place
Your room is such a mess, it looks like a cell.
Ang gulo ng kwarto mo, parang selda tuloy.