Daganan (en. Sensitive area)
/daɡaˈnan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people or things often pass.
The pathway in our community is always crowded with people in the morning.
Ang daanan sa aming barangay ay palaging puno ng mga tao tuwing umaga.
A section of the road designated for vehicles or pedestrians.
We should be careful in the vehicle lane.
Dapat tayong mag-ingat sa daanan ng mga sasakyan.
A route or path taken to reach a destination.
There are many paths in the mountain that walkers can take.
Maraming daanan sa bundok na puwedeng daanan ng mga mahilig maglakad.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'daga' meaning 'rat' or to 'bring' to a certain place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slowly on the pathway
Be careful when walking or driving on the pathway.
dahan-dahan sa daanan
Related Words
road
A part of nature or space used as a path.
daan
travel
An act of traveling or going to a place.
lakbay
Slang Meanings
Someone who's involved in a mess or fight.
My friend always gets mixed up in fights, even when he has no stake in it.
Yung amigo ko, lagi siyang nakikialam sa daganan, kahit wala na siyang laban.
Fast-paced running or competition.
Once the race starts, Joko is already at a disadvantage.
Pag nag-start na ang daganan, talo na agad si Joko.
To take a chance or risk.
If you want to find out, you really have to dive into this event.
Kung gusto mong malaman, kailangan mo talagang makidagan sa event na 'to.