Tabla

board; table; data table; chartnoun

Pronunciation

TAHB-lah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish tabla. In Cebuano it can be used for a board or table, but context defines whether it means wood, data, or a surface. For table as furniture, lamesa is more natural.

Meaning and usage notes

If “tabla” means table as furniture, use lamesa. If it means wooden board or board, tabla can work. If it means data table, talaan, tsart, or tabla sa datos may be clearer depending on context.