Alampayan (en. Passage)

/a·lám·pa·yan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A path or place traversed by people or things.
The passage through the river is difficult to navigate, especially during the rainy season.
Ang alampayan sa ilog ay mahirap tahakin lalo na sa panahon ng ulan.
A conduit or line that serves as a connection between two points.
The passage of the train has become faster after the new construction.
Ang alampayan ng tren ay naging mas mabilis matapos ang bagong konstruksyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'lampay' meaning to cross or to pass through.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pass through the passage
to successfully navigate a path or challenge.
pumasa sa alampayan

Related Words

lampay
A verb meaning to cross or to pass.
lampay

Slang Meanings

Greeting or catching up
You know, it's just like we casually caught up when we met.
Alam mo ba, parang alampayan lang tayo nung nakilala.
Casual chatting or gossiping
When you’re with your friends, it’s all just casual chatting!
Pag mga kasama mo ang barkada, talagang alampayan lang ang labanan!
Storytelling or sharing experiences
Isn’t it that we just share stories when there are reunions?
Di ba, alampayan na lang tayo kapag may reunions?