Aspaltuhan (en. Asphalt)

/as-pal-tu-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where roads, paths, or other surfaces are coated with asphalt to make them smooth.
The new asphalt area in the barangay helps in faster travel.
Ang bagong aspaltuhan sa barangay ay nakakatulong sa mas mabilis na pagbiyahe.
A facility used for the production or repair of asphalt.
The asphalt plant at the corner of our barangay is used for road structures.
Ang aspaltuhan sa kanto ng aming barangay ay ginagamit para sa estruktura ng mga kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'asphalt' referring to the material used for asphalt and the suffix '-an' meaning place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to asphalt the road
To mix or repair the road using asphalt.
aspaltuhin ang daan

Related Words

asphalt
A material used in roads and paths.
aspalto
road
A path where vehicles travel.
kalsada

Slang Meanings

Having a fight or conflict.
They had a fight in the barangay because of some misunderstanding.
Nag-aspaltuhan sila sa barangay kasi may hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Talking non-stop.
John always talks non-stop in front of many people.
Laging nakaka-aspaltuhan si John sa harap ng maraming tao.