Bahay (en. House)

ba-hay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure used for the residence of people.
The house should be safe and comfortable.
Ang bahay ay dapat na ligtas at komportable.
A place or location where a family is formed.
Their house is full of love and joy.
Ang kanilang bahay ay puno ng pagmamahal at saya.
A place that serves as shelter from bad weather.
We looked for a house to escape the storm.
Naghanap kami ng bahay upang makatakas sa bagyo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bahay' meaning home or place of residence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nipa hut
A traditional house made from local materials such as bamboo and thatch.
Bahay kubo
Life of the house
Refers to the events or happenings within a house.
Buhay ng bahay

Related Words

room
A separate room within the house that can be used as a bedroom or office.
kuwarto
living room
A room in the house typically used as a gathering or resting place.
sala

Slang Meanings

Come here, this is home!
It's fun here, it's like everyone's home.
Ang saya dito, parang bahay na 'to ng lahat.
Nipa hut
Our nipa hut in the province is super cool!
Yung bahay kubo namin sa probinsya, sobrang cool!
House-play
Let’s plan a house-play later!
Magplano tayo ng bahay-bahayan mamaya!
Housemate
Who’s your housemate now?
Sino ba yung kasama sa bahay mo ngayon?