Bahaylaywan (en. Bee house)

/bɑhɑjˈlɑjwɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of home or nest for bees.
The bee house is essential for the formation of honeybee.
Ang bahaylaywan ay kinakailangan sa pagbuo ng mga honeybee.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bahay' meaning home and 'laywan' referring to the insect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bee keeper
A person who takes care of or manages bees.
taga-bahaylaywan

Related Words

honeybee
A type of bee known for producing honey.
honeybee

Slang Meanings

A house that looks like a room of people but is disorganized.
In my bahaylaywan, it's so messy, there’s not a single thing in order!
Dito sa bahaylaywan ko, ang gulo-gulo, walang kahit anong maayos na ayos!
A house that is overly packed with belongings or people.
My friends say it feels like a bahaylaywan when we gather here.
Sinasabi ng mga kaibigan ko na parang bahaylaywan kapag nag-impok kami dito.
A place that looks like a dumping site or storage of things.
Our basement looks like a bahaylaywan, full of old stuff.
Parang bahaylaywan ang basement namin, puno ng mga lumang gamit.