binder
The Tagalog word for binder is binder.
The term refers to a cover or holder used for unbound papers and pages.
Meaning: cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
The informal way to say binder in Tagalog is folder.
Did you know?
- The heavy reliance on English terms for office supplies is a direct linguistic legacy of the American colonial administration in the Philippines.
- The word folder is a linguistic catch-all in the Philippines. While an English speaker uses 'folder' for thin covers and 'binder' for ringed-holders, a Filipino speaker will use folder for both.
- The use of binder is a prime example of 'Taglish', a linguistic hybrid where English nouns are seamlessly integrated into Tagalog grammar.
Examples in context
- Pwede mo ba akong bigyan ng berdeng folder?Can you pass me the green binder, please?
- Nasaan ang binder ko?Where is my binder?
- Masyadong malaki ang binder na ito.This binder is too big.
- Ilagay mo ang mga papel sa binder.Put the papers in the binder.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Maria are organizing school supplies in their room.
- RicardoMaria, nasaan ang binder para sa mga papel?Maria, where is the binder for the papers?
- MariaNasa ibabaw ito ng mesa, Ricardo.It is on top of the table, Ricardo.
- RicardoSalamat, kukunin ko na ito.Thanks, I will get it now.
- MariaHuwag mong kalimutang ilagay ang lahat ng papel.Don't forget to put all the papers inside.
