Semento (en. Cement)
/seˈmento/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A material that forms a strong mixture when mixed with water and sand.
Cement was used in the construction of the house.
Ginamit ang semento sa pagtatayo ng bahay.
A powdered product used as a primary ingredient in construction.
Cement is the fundamental component of concrete structures.
Ang semento ay ang batayang sangkap ng mga konkretong istruktura.
A type of chemical used in construction and architectural industries.
Cement is needed in the production of bricks.
Kinakailangan ang semento sa paggawa ng mga ladrilyo.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'cemento'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cemented floor
Floor made of cement.
sementadong sahig
construction cement
Cement used for construction projects.
semento ng konstruksyon
Related Words
concrete
A material made from mixing cement, sand, and water.
konkreto
mortar
A mixture of cement and sand used for bonding bricks.
mortar
Slang Meanings
Money or wealth
The cement in my life right now is my new job.
Ang semento sa buhay ko ngayon ay yung bagong trabaho ko.
To make a heavy decision
I need to cement my decision on where to study.
Kailangan ko nang semento ang desisyon ko kung saan ako mag-aaral.
Affair or unofficial relationship
You know, they have an affair that you shouldn't know about.
Alam mo, may semento na kasi sila dapat na hindi mo malaman.
Dislike or disdain
All I feel for him now is disdain.
Semento na lang ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya ngayon.
A strong or solid thing
Their bond is like cement, not easily broken.
Ang kanilang samahan ay parang semento, hindi madaling matibag.