Suvenir (en. Souvenir)
suve-neer
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or memory that emphasizes an experience or occasion.
He bought a souvenir from his trip to Boracay.
Bumili siya ng suvenir mula sa kanyang paglalakbay sa Boracay.
Commonly used to offer to visiting guests.
This souvenir is a beautiful memory of our meeting.
Ang suvenir na ito ay isang magandang alaala ng aming pagkikita.
A symbolic or decorative item that refers to a specific place or event.
She brought a souvenir from Paris which is an Eiffel Tower keychain.
May dala siyang suvenir mula sa Paris na isang Eiffel Tower keychain.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'souvenir'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
souvenirs
Items that celebrate or commemorate an occasion.
mga suvenir
Related Words
memory
An object that emphasizes a significant experience.
alaala
gift shop
A store that sells souvenirs and other gifts.
gift shop
Slang Meanings
souvenir
I got a souvenir from Baguio, so I have a memory of our trip.
Kumuha ako ng suvenir mula sa Baguio, para may alaala ako ng trip namin.
keepsake
Who wouldn’t want to get a keepsake from different places?
Sino ba namang hindi nagpapa-dipyus sa mga suvenir galing sa ibang lugar?
giveaway
When I travel, I always bring back souvenirs for my friends; that’s my giveaway to them.
Pag nag-travel ako, lagi akong may suvenir para sa mga kaibigan, kasi iyon ang pabigay ko sa kanila.