Shelf in Tagalog

Shelf in Tagalog translates to “estante,” referring to a flat surface used for storage or display. In Filipino homes, the estante holds everything from books to treasured family keepsakes.

Understanding the various Tagalog terms for shelf helps you navigate daily conversations about furniture, storage, and home organization in the Philippines. Let’s explore the comprehensive translation and usage below.

[Words] = Shelf

[Definition]:
– Shelf /ʃɛlf/
– Noun 1: A flat horizontal surface, typically attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, used for storing or displaying items.
– Noun 2: A projecting layer of rock or a ledge on a cliff face.
– Noun 3: A submarine bank or a reef.

[Synonyms] = Estante, Istante, Lalagyan, Tabla, Repisita, Aparador, Salansanan.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She placed the books carefully on the top shelf of the bookcase.
– Ex1_PH: Nilagay niya nang maingat ang mga libro sa tuktok ng estante ng bookcase.

– Ex2_EN: The grocery store needs to restock the empty shelves in the canned goods aisle.
– Ex2_PH: Ang tindahan ng grocery ay kailangan muling magpuno ng walang laman na mga estante sa pasilyo ng mga de latang pagkain.

– Ex3_EN: He installed a floating shelf in the bathroom to hold toiletries.
– Ex3_PH: Nag-instala siya ng lumulutang na istante sa banyo upang ilagay ang mga pang-alis ng dumi.

– Ex4_EN: The continental shelf extends about 200 miles from the coastline.
– Ex4_PH: Ang continental shelf ay umaabot ng halos 200 milya mula sa baybayin.

– Ex5_EN: Please put the dishes back on the kitchen shelf after washing them.
– Ex5_PH: Pakibalik ang mga pinggan sa lalagyan ng kusina pagkatapos hugasan ang mga ito.