Plaka

disc; disk; record; platenoun

Alternative meanings

A disc, disk, plate, or flat circular object; it can also refer to a music record or data disk depending on context.

Pronunciation

PLAH-kah

Root and affixes

Loanword related to Spanish “placa”; in Cebuano/Bisaya it can refer to a disc, plate, or phonograph record.

Variants or conjugations

disco; disk; record

Related words and expressions

music; album; computer; license plate; discotheque; disco

Meaning and usage notes

For “disco” as a nightclub or dance place, “disko” or “diskohan” fits better. For a physical/music disc, “plaka” is a useful option.