Bulsahan (en. Garrison)

/bulˈsa.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure or place used by soldiers as their base or residence.

The soldiers reside in garrisons for several months.

Ang mga sundalo ay naninirahan sa mga bulsahan sa loob ng ilang buwan.

A part of the military that defends or observes a specific location.

The garrison provided security for the entire region.

Ang bulsahan ay nagbigay ng seguridad sa buong rehiyon.

from the root word 'buls' meaning 'moderate intensity'.

to establish a garrison

to build a residence for soldiers

magtatag ng bulsahan

battalion

A military unit composed of several companies.

batalyon

military equipment

Equipment used by soldiers in their operations.

kagamitang militari

Armadillo or cell, often used as a nickname for people who love to invent stories.

Mark is always bulsahan, it seems that all the stories are true for him.

Si Mark, lagi na lang bulsahan, parang sa kanya lahat ng kwento ay totoo.

A name given to people who are often caught up in various gossip or news.

He's known as the bulsahan in the neighborhood, always inventing gossip.

Kilala siyang bulsahan sa barangay, laging may naiimbentong chika.

A person who enjoys telling funny stories or being lively.

Ella is entertaining, she's like a bulsahan at parties, full of stories.

Nakakaaliw si Ella, para siyang bulsahan sa mga party, puno ng kwento.