Balayagan (en. Place of residence)

ba-la-ya-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or house where people reside.
Our family's residence is located in the fields.
Ang balayagan ng aming pamilya ay matatagpuan sa bukirin.
A local community where people live.
Many residences can be seen around the town.
Maraming mga balayagan ang makikita sa paligid ng bayan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'balay' meaning house.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Parents' residence
A home where a person originated.
Balayagan ng mga magulang

Related Words

child's home
A house intended for children or families.
tahanang-bata

Slang Meanings

A term for pranks or tricks played on friends.
Wow, it's so much fun to prank my crew; they're super creative with their tricks!
Nako, ang saya bumalayagan ng tropa, napaka-creative nila sa mga tricks!
To engage in silliness or foolishness.
Stop fooling around; the teacher is already mad at us!
Huwag kang magbalayagan, masyado na tayong pinapagalitan ng guro!