Aklatan (en. Library)

a-kla-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An institution that stores books and other materials that provide knowledge.
I went to the library to study for my exam.
Pumunta ako sa aklatan upang mag-aral para sa aking pagsusulit.
An office or place where books can be borrowed.
I registered at the library to get the books I was looking for.
Nagrehistro ako sa aklatan upang makakuha ng mga librong hinahanap ko.
Place where books and other references are stored.
The library is important for students and researchers.
Mahalaga ang aklatan sa mga mag-aaral at mananaliksik.

Etymology

Composed of 'aklat' (book) and 'an' (a place).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Study at the library
Go to the library to study.
Mag-aral sa aklatan
Go to the library
Visit the library.
Pumunta sa aklatan

Related Words

book
A written work containing contents that may provide knowledge.
aklat
librarian
A person who works in a library, often assisting readers.
manggagawa sa aklatan

Slang Meanings

a collection of books
Their house is like a library, it has so many books.
Parang aklatan ang bahay nila, ang daming libro.
a place to rest and gain knowledge
I want to relax in the library and read some interesting books.
Gusto kong mag-relax sa aklatan at magbasa ng mga interesting na libro.
a social place for students
Here in the library, everyone is studying, it's so inspiring!
Dito sa aklatan, lahat nag-aaral, parang nakaka-inspire!