Sobrekama (en. Bed cover)

/sobreˈkama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of garment worn on top of beds.
The bed cover provides extra warmth at night.
Ang sobrekama ay nagbibigay ng karagdagang init sa gabi.
A decorative piece used to cover the bed.
They chose a bed cover with a beautiful design for their room.
Pinili nila ang sobrekama na may magandang disenyo para sa kanilang silid.
Material worn to protect the bed from dirt.
The bed cover they use keeps the bed clean.
Mahigpit ang sobrekama na ginagamit nila upang mapanatiling malinis ang kama.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'sobrecama', meaning 'a garment worn over other clothes for warmth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

measure the bed cover
To try on the right size of the bed cover.
sukatin ang sobrekama

Related Words

blanket
A soft piece of material used to provide warmth.
kumot
pillowcase
A case for the pillow, used to cover the pillow.
pillowcase

Slang Meanings

Super tired or stressed
After my workout, I'm super sore from body aches.
Kaka-workout ko, sobrekama ako sa sakit ng katawan.
So exhausted, like having no strength left
Sometimes I'm so worn out from my assignments.
Minsan sobrekama na ako sa mga assignments ko.
Like having no sleep, extremely tired
I'm really tired, I'm totally exhausted at school today.
Pagod na pagod na ako, sobrekama ako ngayon sa school.