Tabonglata (en. Tin can)

ta-bong-la-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of container made of metal often used for food or drinks.

I bought milk in a tin can at the store.

Nabili ko ang gatas sa tabonglata sa tindahan.

Container used for storing items to keep them fresh.

Tin cans are often used in making preserves.

Madalas na ginagamit ang tabonglata sa paggawa ng konserba.

A solid metal container usually with a lid, used for commercial products.

The tuna is sold in a tin can at supermarkets.

Ang tuna ay naibebenta sa tabonglata sa mga supermarket.

from the word 'tabong' meaning container and 'lata' meaning metal container

full of tin cans

referring to filled with food or drinks in tin cans.

puno ng tabonglata

preserve

A method of storing food in cans to keep it fresh.

konserba

container

Any type of container for storing items.

lalagyan

So angry or irritated

Dude, I got super mad about what he did!

Grabe, nag-tabonglata na ako sa ginawa niyang 'yon!

Feeling sulky or hiding one's feelings

I'm feeling sulky with him because he didn't text.

Ang tabonglata ko sa kanya kasi hindi siya nagtext.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed

You all go ahead, I'm overwhelmed by all this!

Kayo na lang, tabonglata na ako sa lahat ng ito!