Silyanguway (en. Couch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of soft seat with a long seating area commonly used for multiple people to sit.
They sat on the couch while talking.
Umupo sila sa silyanguway habang nag-uusap.
A piece of furniture designed for comfort and often a favorite in the house.
The couch seems to be the best place in the house to relax.
Tila ang silyanguway ang pinakamainam na lugar sa bahay para magpahinga.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family couch
A couch used by the whole family.
silya ng pamilya

Related Words

seat
General terminology for objects used for sitting.
upuan

Slang Meanings

A person who likes to bully or pick on others.
My friend is a silyanguway at school; he always picks on the nerds.
Yung kabarkada ko, silyanguway siya sa school, lagi niyang pinapansin yung mga nerd.
Hair that is messy or unkempt, like not taking care of it.
Did you see that silyanguway? It's like he didn't brush his teeth or fix his hair.
Nakita mo yung silyanguway na yan? Parang hindi nag-toothbrush at nag-ayos ng buhok.
A person who doesn't know how to get along or engage in conversations.
This silyanguway only thinks about himself.
Ang silyanguway na 'to, puro sarili niya lang ang iniisip.