Dulangan (en. Joy)

/duˈlaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place where celebrations or festivities take place.

The dulangan was filled with people dancing and celebrating.

Ang dulangan ay puno ng mga tao na nagsasayaw at nagsasalu-salo.

A space for activities that bring joy.

They prepared a dulangan for their birthday.

Naghanda sila ng dulangan para sa kanilang kaarawan.

A type of celebration usually consisting of traditional games.

There was a dulangan in the town with games and food.

Nagkaroon ng dulangan sa bayan kung saan may mga palaro at pagkain.

Derived from the root word 'dulâ' which means to bring joy or delight.

Hold a celebration

Conduct a celebration or festivity.

Magdaos ng dulangan

feast

A large celebration typically promoted by a community.

pista

get-together

A gathering of people for food or enjoyment.

salu-salo

gathering or celebration

Let's have a gathering later at Uncle's house.

Mag-dulangan tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Tito.

feast or shared meal

There's a feast at the barangay, let's go eat!

May dulangan sa barangay, pakikain tayo!

party

We had a party at a friend's house last night.

Naka-dulangan kami sa bahay ng barkada kagabi.