Estasyon (en. Station)
es-ta-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where vehicles, such as trains or buses, arrive and depart.
We went to the station to take the train.
Pumunta kami sa estasyon upang sumakay ng tren.
A facility with a specific purpose, such as a radio, television, or power station.
The radio station provides news and entertainment.
Ang estasyon ng radyo ay nagbibigay ng balita at aliw.
A verb used to describe the placement or assignment of a person to a location.
He was assigned to the police station.
Siya ay naitalaga sa estasyon ng pulis.
Etymology
from the Spanish 'estación'
Common Phrases and Expressions
train station
a place where train passengers board and alight.
estasyon ng tren
bus station
a place where buses stop for passengers.
estasyon ng bus
Related Words
terminal
A place where a transportation route ends.
terminal
general station
A large station that offers various services to passengers.
pangkalahatang estasyon
Slang Meanings
because of this / just here
We'll stop at that station, we're going to eat first.
Magsisitayo kami sa estasyon na 'yan, kakain muna kami.
hangout spot
Our station is in front of the church.
Ang estasyon namin ay sa harap ng simbahan.
meeting point
Let's station ourselves there later, okay?
Diyan tayo mag-estasyon mamaya, okay?