Tartanilya (en. Tartanilya)
tar-ta-ni-lya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of toy or equipment used by children to enhance enjoyment in play.
The children play with the tartanilya in the park every afternoon.
Naglalaro ang mga bata ng tartanilya sa parke tuwing hapon.
A device that causes spinning or swinging associated with joyful games.
The tartanilya brings joy to the children when they play.
Ang tartanilya ay nagbibigay ng saya sa mga bata kapag sila ay naglalaro.
A simple mechanism often made of wood or metal with swinging parts.
The tartanilya is often found in children's areas or playgrounds.
Ang tartanilya ay kadalasang matatagpuan sa mga pambata na lugar o palaruan.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'tartán' referring to a type of swing or round in a game or activity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ride the tartanilya
Opportunity for children to enjoy while on the tartanilya.
Sakay ng tartanilya
Related Words
toy
Equipment or item used by children for enjoyment or entertainment.
laruan
playground
A place where children can play and enjoy.
palikuran
Slang Meanings
Here it refers to hair styled like a 'rat's nest' or a mess of tangles.
My dad's hair looks like a tartanilya, so messy!
Ang tatay ko kala mo tartanilya yung buhok, ang gulo!
It's said 'tartanilya' when there's a complicated situation.
Wow, our problems are so tartanilya right now!
Grabe, ang tartanilya ng mga problema natin ngayon!
Happens when there are many plans but no direction.
Our plans are so tartanilya, we can't decide!
Sobrang tartanilya ng mga plano natin, hindi tayo makapag-decide!