Tinta (en. Ink)

tin-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid used for writing or printing.
She uses blue ink for her letters.
Gumagamit siya ng asul na tinta para sa kanyang mga sulat.
Color or stain that comes from ink.
The ink from her pen often leaves a stain.
Ang tinta ng kanyang panulat ay madalas na nag-iiwan ng mantsa.
Thick liquid used in art, such as painting.
The painter has various colors of ink on his palette.
Ang pintor ay may iba't ibang kulay ng tinta sa kanyang paleta.

Etymology

Latin: tincta

Common Phrases and Expressions

ink of a ballpoint pen
Ink used in a ballpoint pen.
tinta ng balpen
ink of a printer
Ink used in printers.
tinta ng printer

Related Words

ballpoint pen
A type of writing instrument that uses ink in a ballpoint.
balpen
paint
A liquid used for painting that may contain ink.
pintura

Slang Meanings

Booze (a place for alcoholic drinks)
Let's get to the tinta, it's fun to party!
Aligaga na tayo sa tinta, ang saya magparty!
To sign or write (for a contract or agreement)
We need tinta for this deal.
Kailangan na natin ng tinta para sa deal na 'to.
Ink (in art or drawing)
Your artworks are amazing, it looks just like tinta.
Galing ng mga obra mo, parang tinta lang ang gamit.