Bangasan (en. Guest house)

/bäŋ-gä-sän/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of house or accommodation that is usually rented by guests.
We booked a room at the guest house by the beach.
Nag-book kami ng kwarto sa bangasan sa tabi ng beach.
A structure used for the temporary accommodation of people.
Many tourists stay in guest houses during their vacation.
Marami sa mga turista ang nananatili sa mga bangasan sa panahon ng kanilang bakasyon.

Etymology

The term 'bangasan' originates from the root word 'bangas' meaning 'house made of wood or nipa.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sleeping at the guest house
To stay or lodge at a temporary accommodation.
matutulog sa bangasan

Related Words

guest
A person visiting or staying in a place.
panauhin
resort
A place offering accommodation and other services to tourists.
resort

Slang Meanings

eating a lot or gathering to share food
The feast was huge, everyone brought their own dishes!
Grabe ang bangasan sa kainan, lahat nagdadala ng ulam!
friends or companions at a drinking session or party
Join our gathering later, it’s going to be fun!
Sali ka sa bangasan natin mamaya, ang saya-saya!