Screw in Tagalog

“Screw” in Tagalog can be translated as “tornilyo,” “pako,” or “bareta” depending on the context. Whether you’re talking about a metal fastener, the action of twisting something, or slang expressions, Tagalog offers different terms for each meaning. Let’s dive into the various translations and uses of this common word.

[Words] = Screw

[Definition]:

• Screw /skruː/
• Noun 1: A metal fastener with a spiral thread used to hold objects together.
• Verb 1: To fasten or tighten something with a screw.
• Verb 2: To twist or turn something.
• Verb 3: (Informal) To cheat or treat someone unfairly.

[Synonyms] = Tornilyo, Pako, Bareta, Turupos, Bisagra, Ikot

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: You need a screwdriver to tighten the screw on this cabinet door.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan mo ng destornilador upang higpitan ang tornilyo sa pintuan ng kabinet na ito.

• Ex2_EN: Please screw the cap back on the bottle tightly.
• Ex2_PH: Mangyaring ikabit muli ang takip sa bote nang mahigpit.

• Ex3_EN: The loose screw in the chair leg needs to be replaced.
• Ex3_PH: Ang maluwag na tornilyo sa binti ng upuan ay kailangang palitan.

• Ex4_EN: He managed to screw the bracket into the wall without any help.
• Ex4_PH: Nagawa niyang ikabit ang bracket sa dingding nang walang tulong.

• Ex5_EN: I need to buy some screws and nails from the hardware store.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan kong bumili ng ilang tornilyo at pako mula sa tindahan ng hardware.