Bistahan (en. Feast)

bis-ta-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering aimed at celebrating with food and socialization.
They held a feast to celebrate the guests from another town.
Nagsagawa sila ng bistahan upang ipagdiwang ang bisita mula sa ibang bayan.
A traditional event where people gather to celebrate.
During Christmas, there is a feast in our barangay.
Tuwing Pasko, may bistahan sa aming barangay.
A celebration filled with food and enjoyment.
The feast is an occasion to socialize with friends and family.
Ang bistahan ay isang pagkakataon upang makipag-usap sa mga kaibigan at pamilya.

Etymology

derived from the word 'bista' which means view or gathering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Feast in the barangay
Gathering of people in a community to celebrate.
Bistahan sa barangay

Related Words

view
Means sight or perspective.
bista
feast
A meal conducted with many people.
salu-salo

Slang Meanings

A gathering or celebration together.
A unique gathering happened in the barangay, everyone was there!
Kakaibang bistahan ang naganap sa barangay, lahat ng tao nandun!
A gathering of people to have fun.
Come on, let's have a gathering at the beach later!
Tara, bistahan tayo sa beach mamaya!
A joyful feast filled with food and laughter.
The gathering during the fiesta was really fun, unmatched!
Ang bistahan sa fiesta ay talagang masaya, walang kapantay!