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    Bilangguan (en. Prison)

    /bi.laŋ.ɡwan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An institution used to confine people convicted of crimes.
    There are many prisons in the country for criminals.
    Maraming mga bilangguan sa bansa para sa mga kriminal.
    A place where those charged with offenses are incarcerated.
    The prison should be a place of rehabilitation.
    Ang bilangguan ay dapat na maging isang lugar ng rehabilitasyon.
    A type of facility designed for controlling and monitoring inmates.
    Prisons have strict security.
    Ang mga bilangguan ay may mahigpit na seguridad.

    Etymology

    Formed from the words 'bilang' (number) and 'guan' (to keep or hold)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in prison
    The state of being incarcerated.
    nasa bilangguan
    abandoned in prison
    Neglecting a person who is incarcerated.
    pinabayaan sa bilangguan

    Related Words

    prisoner
    A person confined in prison.
    bilanggo
    repentance
    The desire to change after a mistake, often experienced by prisoners.
    pagsisisi

    Slang Meanings

    Locked down
    He said, we’re locking down again this weekend, do you want to join?
    Sabi niya, bilanguan na naman tayo ngayong weekend, sama ka!
    Stuck
    It's like we’re stuck, there's no way out.
    Parang bilanguan na tayo, wala nang labasan.