Silid (en. Room)

si-lid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A space with walls, floor, and ceiling.
The room is full of books.
Ang silid ay puno ng mga libro.
A part of a structure used for a specific purpose.
The classroom is used for teaching.
Ang silid-aralan ay ginagamit para sa pagtuturo.
A space where activities are held or initiated.
All preparations for the wedding are in the room.
Nasa silid ang lahat ng preparasyon para sa kasal.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'sala'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bedroom
A room used for sleeping.
silid tulugan
classroom
A room used for teaching or studying.
silid-aralan

Related Words

house
A structure meant for living.
bahay
space
An area with specific dimensions.
espasyo

Slang Meanings

room
Where do you sleep? In my room.
Saan ka natutulog? Sa silid ko.
space/area
In my room, there's a lot of space to study.
Dito sa aking silid, maraming lugar para mag-aral.
resting place
This room feels like our resting place after a day.
Ang silid na ito ay parang aming pahingahan pagkatapos ng araw.
study area
In our room, there's a study area for assignments.
Sa silid namin, may study area para sa mga assignments.