Bahayhukuman (en. Courthouse)
ba-hay-hu-ku-man
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An institution or place where legal hearings are conducted.
We went to the courthouse to witness the trial.
Nagpunta kami sa bahayhukuman upang makita ang paglilitis.
The physical building used for managing court cases.
The courthouse has many rooms for different cases.
Ang bahayhukuman ay may maraming silid para sa iba't ibang mga kaso.
Etymology
Tagalog word combining 'bahay' (house) and 'hukuman' (court)
Common Phrases and Expressions
go to the courthouse
to carry out a legal process or hearing
pumunta sa bahayhukuman
Related Words
judge
A person who hears and decides cases in the courthouse.
hukom
lawyer
A person who provides legal advice and represents clients in the courthouse.
abugado
Slang Meanings
Court or place where cases are heard.
Here in the courthouse, we are waiting for the case results.
Dito sa bahay-hukuman, nag-aantay kami ng resulta ng kaso.
Place of lawyers and legal professionals.
There are many lawyers gathering at the courthouse now.
Maraming mga abogadong nagtatayo sa bahay-hukuman ngayon.
Legal arena or showdown between parties.
The courthouse is like a battle between two teams.
Ang bahay-hukuman ay parang laban sa pagitan ng dalawang koponan.