Daan (en. Path)

dah-ahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A route or path that can be traversed by people or vehicles.
The road leading to the mountain is slippery during rainy days.
Ang daan papunta sa bundok ay madulas tuwing umuulan.
A direction or course taken.
We chose the right path to get home quickly.
Pumili kami ng tamang daan upang makauwi ng mabilis.
Symbol of life or the journey of a person.
Every person has their own path in life.
Ang bawat tao ay may kanya-kanyang daan sa buhay.

Etymology

The word 'daan' originates from the root word 'daang' which means path or route of travel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

straight path
Correct path or right decision.
daang matuwid
every way
All possibilities or alternatives.
bawat daan

Related Words

many paths
A term describing many roads or paths.
daan-daan
traveler
A person who travels or follows different paths.
manlalakbay

Slang Meanings

that should be submitted already
How's the path of your project? That should be submitted already!
Kumusta na ang daan ng project mo? Dapat ipasa na yan!
hope it's okay
Oh no, I hope Juan's path is okay!
Naku, yung daan ni Juan, sana ayos na!
small road
It seems like you're looking for a small road, you missed finding a path anywhere.
Parang maliit na daan hanap mo, na-miss mo na maging daan kahit saan.