Tekla (en. Key)

/tɛk.lə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of an instrument or device used to produce sound or a specific function.

Maria pressed the key of her piano to begin the song.

Pinindot ni Maria ang tekla ng kanyang piano upang simulan ang kanta.

A symbol or sign that connects pieces of information or messages.

She created a key to explain the categories in her presentation.

Gumawa siya ng tekla upang ipaliwanag ang mga kategorya sa kanyang presentasyon.

The word 'tekla' comes from the Spanish word 'tecla' which means 'key' in English.

house keys

The keys and other items needed to unlock the house.

tekla ng bahay

key

A small metal object, usually used to unlock or control something with a cover or closed door.

susi

A person who loves to make jokes or tease.

That person is really like a tekla, always making me LOL.

Siya talaga, parang tekla, lagi akong pinapa-LOL.

A term used for a fun or cheerful person.

There's John, the tekla of the group, he always makes you happy.

Ayun si John, ang tekla ng grupo, lagi kang mapapasaya.

Used to describe people who are easily teased.

Dude, you're such a tekla, you actually fell for my joke.

Dude, grabe ka, ikaw na ang tekla dito, pinatulan mo pa ang joke ko.