Rubber in Tagalog

Rubber in Tagalog is “Goma” – the versatile material derived from latex that’s essential in countless everyday items. Whether you’re talking about tire rubber, rubber bands, or erasers, Tagalog has specific terms for each context. Discover the nuances of this flexible word and how Filipinos use it in daily conversation.

[Words] = Rubber

[Definition]:

• Rubber /ˈrʌbər/
• Noun 1: A tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically produced, used for making tires, tubes, and other products.
• Noun 2: An eraser used to remove pencil marks.
• Noun 3: A condom (informal).
• Adjective: Made of or resembling rubber.

[Synonyms] = Goma, Kautsuk, Pambura (for eraser), Hule

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The car’s rubber tires provide excellent grip on wet roads.
Ex1_PH: Ang goma ng gulong ng kotse ay nagbibigay ng mahusay na kapit sa basang kalsada.

Ex2_EN: She used a rubber to erase the mistake in her notebook.
Ex2_PH: Gumamit siya ng pambura upang burahin ang pagkakamali sa kanyang kuwaderno.

Ex3_EN: Rubber bands are useful for organizing documents and keeping things together.
Ex3_PH: Ang goma ay kapaki-pakinabang para sa pag-aayos ng mga dokumento at pagpapanatiling magkasama ng mga bagay.

Ex4_EN: The rubber plantation produces high-quality latex for export.
Ex4_PH: Ang taniman ng goma ay gumagawa ng mataas na kalidad ng latex para sa pag-export.

Ex5_EN: Workers wear rubber gloves to protect their hands from chemicals.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nagsusuot ng guwantes na goma upang protektahan ang kanilang mga kamay mula sa mga kemikal.