Sisidlan (en. Container)
/si-sid-lan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to hold other items.
The water container is made of plastic.
Ang sisidlan ng tubig ay gawa sa plastik.
A receptacle or vessel that carries items.
The container for fruits is made of wood.
Ang sisidlan ng mga prutas ay yari sa kahoy.
A form of storage.
We need to buy a container for our clothes.
Kailangan nating bumili ng sisidlan para sa ating mga damit.
Etymology
The word 'sisidlan' comes from the root word 'sidlan' meaning 'to cultivate' or 'boundary'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
container of wealth
A place or object that contains wealth.
sisidlan ng yaman
container of memories
An object that serves as a repository of memories.
sisidlan ng mga alaala
Related Words
container
A type of container that can be made of wood, plastic, or metal.
llagyan
Slang Meanings
full of problems or burdens
It's so overwhelming, I feel like I'm a container for all the negativity.
Grabe na, parang sisidlan na ako ng lahat ng sama ng loob.
a place or situation that feels cramped or overcrowded
There's so many people in the mall, it's like a container of sardines!
Sobrang dami ng tao sa mall, parang sisidlan na ng sardinas!