Sweter (en. Sweater)
/swɛtɛr/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing typically worn on the upper body for warmth.
She wore a sweater because the weather was cold.
Nagsuot siya ng sweter dahil malamig ang panahon.
Clothing made of wool, polyester, or other warming materials.
Her sweater is made of thick wool.
Ang kanyang sweter ay gawa sa makapal na lana.
A fashion item that often comes in various colors and designs.
There are many sweater options in the store.
Mayroong maraming pagpipilian sa sweter sa tindahan.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'sweater'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wearing a sweater
An official term for wearing a sweater.
suot na sweter
Related Words
fabric
Material used in making a sweater.
tela
pants
Garment often associated with a sweater.
pantalon
Slang Meanings
Pullover or sweater with a big hole (baggy sweater)
Hey, your sweater is awesome, it looks like you're inside who-knows-what, so comfy!
Uy, ang saya ng sweter mo, para kang nasa loob ng ewan, ang comfy!
Sweater that 'fights against the cold' (cold-resistant sweater)
I need a sweater that fights against the cold because it's freezing outside.
Kailangan ko ng sweter na pang-laban sa lamig kasi sobrang lamig sa labas.
Thick and warm sweater
Wait, where did you buy that thick sweater? It's so warm!
Teka, saan mo nabili yung makapal na sweter na yan? Ang init!