Apartment (en. Apartment)

/əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or unit of a building that is usually rented as a residence.
We moved to an apartment next to the park.
Naglipat kami sa isang apartment sa tabi ng parke.
A type of housing for individuals or families.
Many students live in apartments near the university.
Marami sa mga estudyante ang naninirahan sa mga apartment malapit sa unibersidad.
A space that includes facilities such as a kitchen and bathroom.
This apartment has two bedrooms and a large living room.
Ang apartment na ito ay may dalawang silid-tulugan at isang malaking sala.

Etymology

Borrowed from English

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the apartment
Intended to visit an apartment.
pumunta sa apartment

Related Words

condominium
A type of apartment owned by individuals but attached to other units.
condominium
house
A broader term referring to a dwelling or home.
balay

Slang Meanings

housing
Alright, let's go to my housing in front of the mall.
Sige, punta tayo sa pabahay ko sa tapat ng mall.
unit
I found my unit, it's just near the school.
Natagpuan ko na yung unit ko, malapit lang sa paaralan.
dormitory
That's where we always dorm in Manila.
Diyan kami lagi nagdo-dorm sa Manila.
pad
I'll buy that pad so I can move in already.
Bilhin ko na yang pad ko para makalipat na ako.