Umbrella in Tagalog

“Umbrella” in Tagalog is “Payong” – the essential rain companion found in every Filipino household. Beyond its simple translation, discover the rich vocabulary and cultural nuances surrounding this everyday item in Philippine language and life.

Umbrella /ʌmˈbrelə/

• Noun: A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sun.
• Noun: A thing that covers or embraces a number of different elements or groups.

Synonyms in Tagalog: Payong, Sombrílya, Sumbrilya, Pamaypay na payong (parasol)

Examples:

1. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella because it might rain this afternoon.
Huwag kalimutang dalhin ang iyong payong dahil baka umulan ngayong hapon.

2. She opened her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the scorching sun.
Binuksan niya ang kanyang makulay na payong upang protektahan ang kanyang sarili mula sa nakapapasong araw.

3. The strong wind turned my umbrella inside out during the storm.
Ang malakas na hangin ay nagpabalikwas ng aking payong sa panahon ng bagyo.

4. He sells umbrellas and raincoats near the bus station.
Nagtitinda siya ng mga payong at raincoat malapit sa istasyon ng bus.

5. The beach umbrellas provided shade for the tourists relaxing by the shore.
Ang mga payong sa dalampasigan ay nagbigay ng lilim para sa mga turista na nagpapahinga sa baybayin.