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    Silyon (en. Chair)

    si-lyon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A piece of furniture designed for sitting.
    He sat on the chair while reading a book.
    Umupo siya sa silyon habang nagbabasa ng libro.
    A type of chair that usually has a backrest and armrests.
    He bought this chair for his office.
    Nabili niya ang silyon na ito para sa kanyang opisina.
    Can be used as a seat inside a room or outdoors, depending on the design.
    The chairs in the garden invite sitting outside.
    Ang mga silyon sa hardin ay nakakahikayat umupo sa labas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish 'silla' meaning chair.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court chair
    A specific chair for judges or officials in court.
    silyon ng korte
    rest on the chair
    Sit or lie down temporarily to rest.
    mag pahinga sa silyon

    Related Words

    candidate
    A person applying or fitting for a position that may sit on the chair.
    kandidato
    seat
    A general term for furniture used for sitting.
    upuan

    Slang Meanings

    A useless thing or person.
    That project is just a waste of time for me.
    Yung project na yan, silyon lang para sa akin.
    Fool or stupid.
    He's so foolish because he doesn't know that!
    Ang silyon niya kasi hindi niya alam yan!
    Show-off, or someone who loves attention.
    He's such a show-off because he's always in the center of attention.
    Silyon kasi lagi siyang nasa gitna ng eksena.