Tapiserya (en. Tapestry)

/tap-i-se-RYA/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fabric or art with designs that are sewn or painted.
The tapestry is used to decorate the walls of homes.
Ang tapiserya ay ginagamit upang palamutihan ang mga dingding ng mga bahay.
An art form that you draw using threads and colors.
Artists create tapestries that showcase their art.
Ang mga artist ay gumagawa ng tapiserya na nagpapakita ng kanilang sining.
The act of making tapestry or the art of doing it.
Tapestry is a difficult art but the result is very beautiful.
Ang tapiserya ay isang mahirap na sining ngunit napaka-ganda ng kinalabasan.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'tapisaría'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tapestry on the wall
A tapestry hung on the wall as decoration.
tapiserya sa dingding
tapestry of life
Description of the complex story or combination of various experiences.
tapiserya ng buhay

Related Words

weaving
A method of creating designs on fabric.
habihan
drawing
An art of creating images or designs.
dibuho

Slang Meanings

resting place or seat (slang for sofa or couch)
The tapestry in the room is so comfy, I don't want to get up.
Sobrang comfy ng tapiserya sa kwarto, parang ayaw ko nang bumangon.
decoration (slang for decorative elements)
The decoration in their house is beautiful, you can really feel the joy!
Ang tapiserya ng bahay nila, ang ganda, damang-dama ang saya!
chat or exchange of stories (slang for a fun conversation)
The chat we have in the group is like a sitcom, it's so funny!
Ang tapiserya namin sa barkada ay parang sitcom, nakakatawa!