Toga (en. Toga)

/ˈtoɡə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of garment used in ceremonies, especially at academic occasions.
Students wear togas during graduation.
Nagsusuot ang mga estudyante ng toga tuwing graduation.
Clothing with wide sleeves, commonly worn by Romans.
Roman citizens were often seen wearing togas.
Ang mga Romanong mamamayan ay madalas na nakikita na nakasuot ng toga.
A symbol of power and dignity in ancient societies.
The toga became a symbol of power among the Romans.
Ang toga ay naging simbolo ng kapangyarihan sa mga Romano.

Etymology

Mula sa Latin, isang anyo ng kasuotan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

toga party
A gathering where guests wear togas.
toga party

Related Words

togae
A slightly longer toga often used in formal occasions.
togae

Slang Meanings

Academic garment or attire
Where are you going in your toga? It's graduation, right?
Saan ka pupunta in toga mo? Graduation na?
Alter ego or persona on social media
Dude, you look so formal on your Instagram, like you're in a toga!
Dude, feeling toga ka sa Instagram mo, ang formal!
Styled behavior or way of dressing
You look like you're in a toga today, very academic chic!
Parang toga ang dating mo ngayon, very academic chic!