Alapihan (en. Gathering place)

a-la-pi-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place where people gather or come together.

Here at the gathering place, many people are in one area to hold discussions.

Dito sa alapihan, maraming tao ang nasa isang lugar upang magdaos ng talakayan.

A space where people can easily gather.

Their house became a gathering place for friends every Saturday.

Ang kanilang bahay ay naging alapihan ng mga kaibigan bawat Sabado.

The term 'alapihan' comes from the root 'alapi' which means gathering or uniting.

to have a gathering

to hold a meeting or celebration

magkaroon ng alapihan

assembly

A gathering or group of people for a specific purpose.

salumpunan

a circle or group of youths who love to hang out and enjoy

Let's go, let's hang out with the gang later outside!

Tara na, alapihan tayo mamaya sa labas!

gathering for fun or entertainment

Here in the village, there's usually a hangout every Saturday night.

Dito sa barangay, madalas ang alapihan tuwing Sabado ng gabi.

an informal gathering of friends or acquaintances

We hung out at Marco's house earlier.

Nag-alapihan kami sa bahay ni Marco kanina.