Bahaysamahan (en. Community house)
ba-hay-sa-ma-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group or association of people living in a place with a common goal.
Their community house collaborates on community projects.
Ang kanilang bahaysamahan ay nagtutulungan sa mga proyekto ng komunidad.
A place where the members of an association meet and cooperate.
The activities of the community house are held at their center.
Ang mga aktibidad ng bahaysamahan ay isinasagawa sa kanilang sentro.
A type of organization focused on aiding and developing residents.
The programs of the community house focus on the advancement of their members.
Ang mga programa ng bahaysamahan ay nakatutok sa kaunlaran ng kanilang miyembro.
Etymology
Combined word of 'house' and 'association'
Common Phrases and Expressions
community house of parents
An association of parents discussing family matters.
bahaysamahan ng mga magulang
community house in the barangay
An association connecting residents of the barangay.
bahaysamahan sa barangay
Related Words
association
A group of people with a common goal or interest.
samahan
community
A group of people living in a specific area.
komunidad
Slang Meanings
Community or gathering of people in one place.
Our neighborhood is so much fun; everyone is friends.
Yung bahaysamahan namin kasi sobrang saya, lahat magkaibigan.
People living in a place with a vibe of sharing stories together.
In our neighborhood, there's always chatting on the corner.
Sa bahaysamahan namin, laging may kwentuhan sa kanto.
Combination of home and gathering – communal living.
Our neighborhood feels like family; we help each other with everything.
Ang bahaysamahan namin, parang pamilya na rin, tulungan sa lahat.