Bayanan (en. Community)

/ba.ya.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people living in the same area and working together for their welfare.
The community has projects for cleanliness and development.
Ang bayanan ay may mga proyekto para sa kalinisan at kaunlaran.
A local government unit that covers an area.
The community of Barangay Sto. Niño is actively involved in government programs.
Ang bayanan ng Barangay Sto. Niño ay aktibong nakikilahok sa mga programa ng gobyerno.
The unity of people for a purpose or interest.
The community is united in their desire to improve their land.
May pagkakaisa ang bayanan sa kanilang pagnanais na mapabuti ang kanilang kalupaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town of heroes
A place or area under the protection of the country's heroes.
bayan ng mga bayani

Related Words

rural community
A community located outside urban areas, usually with wide lands and agriculture.
bayanan sa kanayunan
town
A larger unit composed of communities.
bayan

Slang Meanings

togetherness
I hope everyone has that kind of togetherness in their love life!
Sana all, may bayanan sila sa love life nila!
contract or agreement
Bro, it feels great that we have an agreement for this project!
Bro, parang ang saya na may bayanan na tayo sa project na 'to!
all together
Our togetherness with him is so fun, we’re always hanging out!
Ang saya ng bayanan namin sa kanya, lagi kaming nagkakasama!