Upan (en. Mat)

/uˈpan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of material used as a floor covering or sleeping mat, typically made from leaves or other natural materials.

He sat on the mat while waiting for his friend.

Umupo siya sa upan habang nag-aantay sa kaniyang kaibigan.

An item used for resting or as a wake-up aid while lying on the ground.

The family needs a mat for their camping in the forest.

Kailangan ng pamilya ng upan para sa kanilang kamping sa kagubatan.

From the Malay word 'upan' which refers to a mat or pad.

sit on a mat

Sit on a mat or floor pad.

umupo sa upan

banig

A similar item, often woven from coconut leaves, also used as a ground cover.

banig

Forget it

Dude, just forget that! There are lots of other things.

Dude, upan mo na yun! Ang dami pang iba.

I give up

What time is it? I already give up on that exam.

Anong oras pa lang, upan na ako sa exam na yan.

No hope left

Why are you still studying? There's no hope left in all your subjects.

Bakit ka pa nag-aaral? Upan na lang sa lahat ng subjects mo.