Bahay-husgado (en. Court house)

bʌhaɪ husˈɡɑːdoʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official building where legal cases are conducted.
We went to the court house to attend the hearing.
Nagpunta kami sa bahay-husgado upang dumalo sa pagdinig.
A place where courts adjudicate civil and criminal cases.
The court house was full of people waiting for their cases.
Ang bahay-husgado ay puno ng mga tao na naghihintay ng kanilang mga kaso.
A part of the judiciary system of a country.
The decisions of the court house have a significant impact on the law.
Ang mga desisyon ng bahay-husgado ay may malaking epekto sa batas.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'house' and 'court'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

file a case in the court house
Steps to bring a legal matter to court.
magpasa ng kaso sa bahay-husgado
attend the court house
Go to court to participate in a legal process.
dumalo sa bahay-husgado

Related Words

judge
An official who adjudicates and tries legal cases in the court house.
hukom
abogado
Professionals who provide legal advice and represent clients in cases.
lawyers

Slang Meanings

Court
I went to the courthouse for my hearing.
Pumunta ako sa bahayhusgado para sa hearing ko.
Government
Sometimes, the courthouse is a dream for kids wanting to become lawyers.
Minsan, ang bahayhusgado ay pangarap ng mga bata na maging abogado.
Important place
It seems like the courthouse is an important place in our society.
Parang ang bahayhusgado ay isang mahalagang lugar sa ating lipunan.