Tatsulok (en. Triangle)

ta-tsu-lok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A shape with three sides and three angles.
The triangle is one of the basic shapes in mathematics.
Ang tatsulok ay isa sa mga pangunahing anyo sa matematika.
A symbol often used in diagrams.
The triangle was used as a symbol of danger.
Ginamit ang tatsulok bilang simbolo ng panganib.
A musical instrument, usually made of metal, in the shape of a triangle.
He played the triangle at their concert.
Nagtugtog siya ng tatsulok sa kanilang konsiyerto.

Etymology

The term originated from the Spanish word 'triángulo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Clock triangle
A way of indicating time using the hands of a clock moving in a triangular shape.
Tatsulok ng oras

Related Words

triangle
Another word for 'tatsulok' that means the same shape.
trianggulo
angles
Refers to the measures of the three angles of a triangle.
mga anggulo

Slang Meanings

an activity or life filled with some confusion
My mind feels like a triangle with so many things to think about.
Parang tatsulok na ang utak ko sa dami ng iniisip.
things that are always the same
The minds of my friends are like a triangle; they just agree with each other.
Ang mga isip ng mga kaibigan ko, parang tatsulok, nagkakasunduan lang.