Dalandanan (en. Pathway)

da-lan-da-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A road or path that is traversed by people or things.
The pathway in the park is crowded with people.
Ang dalandanan sa parque ay puno ng mga tao.
A passageway or route that can be crossed.
We need to go through the pathway to get to Ana's house.
Kailangan nating dumaan sa dalandanan upang makarating sa bahay ni Ana.
A section of the street or road referred to in terms of location.
Many houses face the pathway in this barangay.
Maraming bahay ang nakaharap sa dalandanan sa barangay na ito.

Etymology

Originated from Tagalog, referring often to pathways or routes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Walk on the pathway
Go to a section of the road or path.
Maglakad sa dalandanan

Related Words

road
A way or route used for traveling.
daan
journey
A travel or movement from one place to another.
biyanahe

Slang Meanings

dancing or climbing by children playing
They were dalandanan on the street during the celebration.
Nag-dalandanan sila sa kalsada habang may kasiyahan.
temporary running or movement
Hurry up! Run, you might get caught by the teacher!
Dalandanana mo! Bilis, baka mahuli ka na ng guro!