Abriguhan (en. Shelter)

/abriguˈan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of shelter or protection from the elements.
Under the shelter, I was safe from the rain.
Sa ilalim ng abriguhaan, ako'y ligtas mula sa ulan.
A structure used to ensure the safety of a person or object.
This shelter was built to protect children from harsh weather.
Ang abriguhaan na ito ay ginawa upang protektahan ang mga bata sa mabangis na panahon.
A local place that provides a safe haven for people in need.
Many people are helped by the shelter in the community.
Maraming tao ang natutulungan ng abriguhaan sa komunidad.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from the root 'abrigo' meaning protection or care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the shelter of God
Referring to the protection or care that comes from God.
sa abriguhaan ng Diyos
to provide shelter
To offer a safe place or protection.
magbigay ng abriguhaan

Related Words

shelter
A Tagalog word that refers to protection or care.
abrigo
safe
A term referring to the state of being protected or not at risk.
ligtas

Slang Meanings

To rebel or join a fight or protest.
I might just abriguhan these unfair rules in this school.
Baka abriguhan ko na 'tong unfair na rules sa school na 'to.
To take a risk or stray from the usual life.
I want to abriguhan and travel to another country.
Gusto ko nang abriguhan at mag-travel sa ibang bansa.
To be resilient or not give up in the face of challenges.
We should abriguhan no matter how tough the situation is.
Dapat tayong abriguhan kahit gaano kahirap ang sitwasyon.