Bayan (en. Town)

ˈba.jan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small inhabited area governed by its own administration.

The town of San Fernando is known for its festivals.

Ang bayan ng San Fernando ay kilala sa mga pista nito.

The entirety of a nation or area.

The country needs unity for progress.

Ang bayan ay nangangailangan ng pagkakaisa para sa pag-unlad.

A community or group with shared culture and traditions.

His town is rich in indigenous culture.

Ang kanyang bayan ay mayaman sa kulturang katutubo.

From the Latin word 'bannus', meaning 'town country'

Bayanihan

A tradition in the Philippines where people help each other, often in community tasks.

Bayanihan

bayaning

A person who does their best for the welfare of the town.

bayaning

bayanihan

Tradition of cooperation among people in collective tasks.

bayanihan

Philippines, country

Wow, I'm so proud of our country, wherever I go, I tell them I'm Filipino!

Aba, napaka-proud ko sa ating bayan, kahit saan ako magpunta, sinasabi kong Pinoy ako!

community or place

In our town, everything is chill and the people are happy.

Doon sa bayan namin, chill lang ang lahat at masaya ang mga tao.

girl

Do you know that girl with Paulo? She's really pretty!

Kilala mo ba 'yung bayan na kasama ni Paulo? Ang ganda nun!