Layer in Tagalog

Layer in Tagalog translates to “patong,” “sapin,” “talaksan,” or “antas” depending on context. These terms capture the concept of levels, coverings, and stratified arrangements in Filipino culture. Explore how Tagalog expresses layering in physical objects, abstract concepts, and everyday situations below.

[Words] = Layer

[Definition]:

• Layer /ˈleɪ.ər/
• Noun 1: A sheet, level, or thickness of material covering a surface or forming part of something.
• Noun 2: A person or thing that lays something, such as a hen that lays eggs.
• Verb 1: To arrange or place things in layers or levels.
• Verb 2: To cut hair in graduated lengths to create layers.

[Synonyms] = Patong, Sapin, Talaksan, Antas, Hanay, Kalakip, Balat, Panakip

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The cake has three layers of chocolate and vanilla cream filling.
Ex1_PH: Ang cake ay may tatlong patong ng tsokolate at vanilla cream na palaman.

Ex2_EN: She applied another layer of paint to make the color more vibrant.
Ex2_PH: Nag-apply siya ng isa pang sapin ng pintura upang mas maging maliwanag ang kulay.

Ex3_EN: The archaeologists discovered multiple layers of ancient civilization at the excavation site.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga arkeologo ay nakatagpo ng maraming talaksan ng sinaunang sibilisasyon sa lugar ng paghuhukay.

Ex4_EN: I want to layer my hair to add more volume and texture.
Ex4_PH: Gusto kong patungin ang aking buhok upang magdagdag ng volume at tekstura.

Ex5_EN: The atmosphere consists of different layers including the troposphere and stratosphere.
Ex5_PH: Ang atmospera ay binubuo ng iba’t ibang antas kabilang ang tropospera at stratospera.