Brick in Tagalog

“Brick” in Tagalog is “laryo” or “tisa” – referring to the rectangular building block made from clay or concrete. These terms are commonly used in Philippine construction and everyday conversation. Let’s explore the complete meanings, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Brick

[Definition]:

• Brick /brɪk/
• Noun 1: A small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
• Noun 2: A generous, helpful, or reliable person.
• Verb: To block or enclose with bricks.

[Synonyms] = Laryo, Tisa, Bloke, Ladrilyo, Semento bloke

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The old house was built with red brick walls that have lasted for decades.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lumang bahay ay itinayo gamit ang pulang laryo na tumagal ng mga dekada.
• Ex2_EN: Workers are laying brick by brick to construct the new school building.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-aayos ng tisa isa-isa upang itayo ang bagong gusali ng paaralan.
• Ex3_EN: He dropped the brick on his foot and had to go to the hospital.
• Ex3_PH: Nahulog niya ang laryo sa kanyang paa at kinailangan pumunta sa ospital.
• Ex4_EN: The mason carefully placed each brick to ensure the wall was straight.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mason ay maingat na inilagay ang bawat tisa upang matiyak na tuwid ang pader.
• Ex5_EN: They decided to brick up the old doorway to create more wall space.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya silang takpan ng laryo ang lumang pintuan upang lumikha ng mas maraming espasyo sa pader.