Paper in Tagalog

“Paper” in Tagalog is “Papel” – the versatile material used for writing, printing, and countless daily applications. Beyond this simple translation, understanding how Filipinos use and refer to paper in different contexts reveals interesting linguistic and cultural nuances worth exploring below.

[Words] = Paper

[Definition]:

• Paper /ˈpeɪpər/
• Noun 1: A material manufactured in thin sheets from pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on.
• Noun 2: A newspaper or journal.
• Noun 3: A document, essay, or article, especially an academic one.
• Verb: To cover with paper or apply paper to something.

[Synonyms] = Papel, Sulat (for document/written paper), Pahayagan (for newspaper), Dokumento (for official papers)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She wrote her phone number on a piece of paper and handed it to me.
• Ex1_PH: Isinulat niya ang kanyang numero ng telepono sa isang piraso ng papel at ibinigay ito sa akin.
• Ex2_EN: The teacher asked us to submit our research papers by Friday.
• Ex2_PH: Hiniling ng guro na ipasa namin ang aming mga pananaliksik na papel bago ang Biyernes.
• Ex3_EN: I need to buy some paper for the printer before the meeting.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan kong bumili ng papel para sa printer bago ang pulong.
• Ex4_EN: The walls were covered with old newspaper paper to protect them during painting.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga pader ay binalot ng lumang papel ng pahayagan upang protektahan sila habang nagpipinta.
• Ex5_EN: His desk was cluttered with papers and documents from various projects.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang mesa ay puno ng mga papel at dokumento mula sa iba’t ibang proyekto.