Furniture in Tagalog
“Furniture” in Tagalog is “kasangkapang-bahay” or “muwebles” – referring to movable objects like chairs, tables, and beds that make a house functional and comfortable. Filipinos commonly use “muwebles” in everyday conversation. Let’s explore the different ways to talk about furniture in Tagalog!
Definition:
- Furniture /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
- Noun 1: Movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating, eating, and sleeping.
- Noun 2: Large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working.
- Noun 3: The accessories or fittings for a particular use or function.
Synonyms in Tagalog:
- Muwebles
- Kasangkapang-bahay
- Kagamitang-tahanan
- Muebles
- Aparador
- Kabit-bahay
Examples:
- EN: We need to buy new furniture for the living room this weekend.
- PH: Kailangan nating bumili ng bagong muwebles para sa sala ngayong katapusan ng linggo.
- EN: The antique furniture in the museum is over 200 years old.
- PH: Ang antigang kasangkapang-bahay sa museo ay mahigit 200 taon na ang gulang.
- EN: They arranged the furniture to create more space in the small apartment.
- PH: Inayos nila ang muwebles upang lumikha ng mas maraming espasyo sa maliit na apartment.
- EN: Modern furniture designs focus on both style and functionality.
- PH: Ang modernong disenyo ng muwebles ay nakatuon sa estilo at paggamit.
- EN: The carpenter crafted beautiful wooden furniture for the new restaurant.
- PH: Ang karpintero ay gumawa ng magagandang kahoy na kasangkapang-bahay para sa bagong restawran.
