Also means
Tasa can also mean to sharpen a pencil or refer to a financial assessment or valuation.
Usage Note
Tasa is the standard term for a cup with a handle, typically used for hot beverages like coffee, tea, or chocolate. It is distinct from a 'baso,' which refers to a drinking glass used for cold liquids.
Examples
" Punuin mo ang tasa. "
Natural Translation
Fill the cup.
Literal Translation
Fill you the cup.
" Uminom ako ng gatas sa tasa. "
Natural Translation
I drank milk from a cup.
Literal Translation
Drank I of milk in cup.
" Pakidala mo nga sa akin ang tasa ng mainit na kape habang nagbabasa ako ng diyaryo sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
Please bring me the cup of hot coffee while I'm reading the newspaper in the morning.
Literal Translation
Please-bring you to me the cup of hot coffee while reading I of newspaper in morning.
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