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    Tangka (en. Tack)

    /taŋka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of small metal piece used to attach things.
    He used the tack to fix his picture to the wall.
    Ginamit niya ang tangka upang ayusin ang kanyang larawan sa dingding.
    An item with a sharp end that can attach to other items.
    A tack is always needed when starting an art project.
    Laging kailangan ng tangka kapag nag-uumpisa ng proyekto sa sining.
    A small item used for pinning or holding things together.
    The tack is useful for organizing documents.
    Ang tangka ay kapaki-pakinabang sa pag-aayos ng mga dokumento.

    Etymology

    Malay

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Organize things using tacks
    To arrange items using tacks.
    Magsalansan gamit ang tangka

    Related Words

    nail
    A larger type of tack used more for wood.
    pako
    hook
    An item used for anchoring things to other items.
    kawit

    Slang Meanings

    skill or talent in something
    My friend is really skilled at basketball, he always wins in games.
    Sobrang tangka ng tropa ko sa basketball, lagi siyang nananalo sa laban.
    height or elevated part
    The height of this house looks like a palace!
    Ang tangka ng bahay na 'to, akala ko'y isang palasyo!
    someone who flatters or jokes
    He's such a jokester, that's why he's always funny.
    Tangka kasi siya, kaya parang lagi lang nakakatawa.