Tarugo (en. Wood plug)
ta-ru-go
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of wood used as a stopper or index for other things.
He used the wood plug to fix the broken part of his chair.
Ginamit niya ang tarugo upang ayusin ang nasirang bahagi ng kanyang upuan.
A type of solid used in construction.
The plugs are essential components in building structures.
Ang mga tarugo ay mahalagang bahagi sa pagtatayo ng mga estruktura.
A component used to connect materials.
The wood plug helps to make the connection of the wood stronger.
Ang tarugo ay tumutulong para mas maging matatag ang koneksyon ng mga kahoy.
Etymology
Part of the Spanish word 'tarugo' meaning a piece of wood or stone used for fastening things.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wood plug
a piece of wood used for fixing or reinforcing other things.
tarugo ng kahoy
Related Words
joining
The process of connecting or assembling materials using plugs.
pagsasama
repair
The action of fixing damaged items using a plug.
repair
Slang Meanings
Lazy or doing something without restraint.
You're such a slacker, you always neglect your assignments.
Ang tarugo mo, lagi na lang pinapabayaan ang mga assignments mo.
A name for a person who always fails or lacks direction.
With all his mistakes, he's already known as the slacker in the group.
Sa dami ng pagkakamali niya, kilala na siyang tarugo sa barkada.
An object that is useless or neglected.
That old computer of his is just a useless piece of junk now.
Yung lumang computer niya, tarugo na lang yon ngayon.