Pot in Tagalog

“Pot” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “palayok” (clay pot), “kaldero” (cooking pot), or “paso” (flower pot), depending on the context. Understanding these distinctions helps you communicate more precisely in Filipino. Let’s explore the various meanings and uses of “pot” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Pot

[Definition]:

• Pot /pɑːt/
• Noun 1: A container, typically rounded or cylindrical, used for cooking.
• Noun 2: A container used for growing plants, usually made of clay or plastic.
• Noun 3: The total amount of money staked in a game or competition.
• Verb 1: To plant something in a pot.

[Synonyms] = Palayok, Kaldero, Paso, Tapayan, Banga

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She stirred the soup in a large pot on the stove.
• Ex1_PH: Hinalo niya ang sopas sa isang malaking kaldero sa kalan.
• Ex2_EN: The flowers in the clay pot bloomed beautifully this spring.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bulaklak sa paso na luwad ay namukadkad nang maganda ngayong tagsibol.
• Ex3_EN: My grandmother still cooks rice in a traditional clay pot.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aking lola ay nagluluto pa rin ng kanin sa tradisyonal na palayok.
• Ex4_EN: He won the entire pot in last night’s poker game.
• Ex4_PH: Nanalo siya ng buong pot sa laro ng poker kagabi.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t forget to pot the seedlings before they grow too large.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag kalimutang itanim sa paso ang mga punla bago sila lumaki nang husto.