tabla
tábla with stress marks
wood board or lumber; chessboard
Also means
Tabla also means a draw or tie result in a game.
Usage Note
Tabla comes from Spanish tabla and refers to a flat piece of wood or lumber used in construction and carpentry, as well as to flat game boards such as chess or checkers boards. The carpentry sense is highly practical and commonly heard at hardware stores and construction sites across the Philippines.
Examples
" Gawa sa tabla ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table is made of wood.
Literal Translation
Made of wood-board the table.
" Bumili siya ng tabla para sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought a wood board for the house.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of wood board for house.
" Pinutol ng karpintero ang mga tabla nang maaga dahil kailangan nilang tapusin ang bahay bago dumating ang ulan. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter cut the wood boards early because they needed to finish the house before the rains came.
Literal Translation
Cut by-the carpenter the wood-boards early because need they finish the house before arrive the rain.
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