Alpasan (en. Passage)

/alˈpasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A space or passage that can be traversed.
The passage is necessary for people to properly cross the road.
Ang alpasan ay kinakailangan upang maayos na makadaan ang mga tao sa kalsada.
A place where passage or departure frequently occurs.
The passage in the park is crowded with people on weekends.
Ang alpasan sa park ay puno ng mga tao sa mga katapusan ng linggo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'alpas' meaning 'to pass by' or 'to go away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the passage of life
experiences or the process of going through life's trials.
ang alpasan ng buhay

Related Words

to escape
A verb meaning to pass or to escape.
alpas

Slang Meanings

Acting snobbishly or arrogantly.
Janna is so full of herself, she acts like she's always the right one.
Sobrang alpasan na ni Janna, akala mo lagi siyang tamang tao sa lahat.
To become smarter or think highly of oneself.
Don't act superior to your friends; you should be equal.
Huwag kang magalpasan sa mga kaibigan mo, dapat pantay-pantay lang kayo.