Barong-barong (en. Shanty)

/ba-ronɡ-ba-ronɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of dwelling or house that is usually made from simple materials.

There are many shanties by the river.

Maraming barong-barong sa tabi ng ilog.

A house that is poorly constructed and usually found in impoverished communities.

The shanty is an indication of the housing shortage.

Ang barong-barong ay indikasyon ng kakulangan sa pabahay.

A dwelling that is not sturdy and easily destroyed by bad weather.

Their shanty was destroyed by the storm.

Nawasak ang kanilang barong-barong dahil sa bagyo.

This word originates from the Tagalog term 'barong' which means 'to be dressed' or 'to go home'.

shanty by the road

Depicts the lives of people below the poverty line.

barong-barong sa tabi ng daan

cramped

Means there is not enough space, usually because many live in the shanty.

masikip

housing

Structures used as dwellings, can be proper or shanties.

pabahay

A potluck gathering where everyone can bring food.

We organized a barongbarong at home, all friends are invited to bring a dish!

Naghanda kami ng barongbarong sa bahay, lahat ng kaibigan ay imbitado na magdala ng ulam!

A reminder from the youth to not take life too seriously.

Don't be too stressed, just enjoy this barongbarong!

Huwag ka masyadong stressed, enjoy mo na lang ang barongbarong na 'to!