Asilo (en. Shelter)

/a.si.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or institution that provides protection or shelter to people.
They went to the shelter when they were hit by the storm.
Nagpunta sila sa asilo noong sila ay tinamaan ng bagyo.
A home or institution for elderly or individuals needing special care.
Many elderly people live in the shelter.
Maraming mga matatanda ang nakatira sa asilo.
A refuge or place that offers safety from danger or threat.
The shelter for victims of violence is very important.
Ang asilo para sa mga biktima ng karahasan ay napakahalaga.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'asilo' meaning shelter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shelter for children
a refuge or home for orphaned or needy children.
asilo para sa mga bata
home for the elderly
a home or institution that provides care for the elderly.
asilo ng mga matatanda

Related Words

refuge
A place that offers protection or home.
kanlungan
to pass by
Entering or going to a place to seek shelter.
dumaan

Slang Meanings

Sanctuary or refuge; a place of escape.
Let's go to the asylum, we're safe here.
Tayo na sa asilo, dito tayo ligtas.
A place where people help and take care of each other.
Their house feels like an asylum, there's always someone helping.
Parang asilo ang kanilang bahay, palaging may tumutulong.
A church that serves as a place for those in need.
Many people go to the asylum after the storm.
Maraming tao ang pumapasok sa asilo pagkatapos ng bagyo.