Tambak (en. Heap)

/ˈtambaʔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A mound or pile of things placed in one or more layers.
There is a heap of cement by the road.
May tambak ng semento sa tabi ng kalsada.
The accumulation of things that are related to each other.
The pile of fruit peels causes a bad smell.
Ang tambak ng balat ng prutas ay nagdudulot ng masamang amoy.
A mound of materials or things that are left or unused.
Old items started to heap in the basement.
Nagsimula nang magtamabak ang mga lumang gamit sa basement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pile of work
Many tasks or responsibilities that need to be completed.
tambak na trabaho
heap of garbage
A lot of undesirable things piled up.
tambak ng basura

Related Words

to pile up
The action of creating a heap or stacking things.
magtambak

Slang Meanings

excessive amount
The pile of homework I have is so much, I don't even know where to start!
Ang tambak na homework ko, di ko na alam kung saan sisimulan!
accumulated stuff
Do you see that pile of clothes in the closet? It needs to be organized!
Kita mo 'yang tambak na damit sa closet? Kailangang i-organize yan!
a lot of tasks or responsibilities
The pile of projects I have at the office is intense, I'm out of energy!
Grabe 'yung tambak na projects ko sa office, ubos na ang energy ko!