Tablerya (en. Table)
ta-ble-rya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A flat surface where items can be placed.
Put the books on the table in the living room.
Ilagay mo ang mga libro sa tablerya sa sala.
A type of furniture commonly used for eating or working.
I cook on the table in the kitchen.
Nagluluto ako sa tablerya sa kusina.
A piece of wood, metal, or other materials with a flat form.
That table is made of wood.
Ang tablerya na iyon ay gawa sa kahoy.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'tablero', meaning 'table' or 'board'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
food table
A table where people eat.
tablerya ng pagkain
work table
A table where people work or study.
tablerya ng trabaho
Related Words
table
An English word equivalent to 'tablerya'.
table
lamesa
A Tagalog word with the same meaning as 'tablerya'.
lamesa
Slang Meanings
smart person
Jhun is so smart, it's like he has a board in his brain.
Ang galing ni Jhun, parang may tabla siya sa utak.
close friends
They are my buddies, we’re always together.
Sila na ang mga tabla ko, lagi kami magkasama.
copycat person
Don’t be a copycat, you should use your own style.
Huwag kang maging tabla, sarili mong estilo naman ang dapat gamitin.