Gasolinahan (en. Gas station)

gah-soh-lee-nah-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where gasoline and other petroleum products can be purchased.
We went to the gas station to refuel.
Pumunta kami sa gasolinahan upang magpakarga ng gasolina.
An establishment offering services related to gasoline.
There is usually a convenience store in the gas station.
May karaniwang tindahan ng convenience sa gasolinahan.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'gasoline' and 'place'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go to the gas station
Movement to the gas station to refuel.
Pumunta sa gasolinahan

Related Words

gasoline
A type of liquid used as fuel for vehicles.
gasolina
vehicle
Any type of motorized device used for transportation.
sasakyan

Slang Meanings

Referring to a person who constantly needs or relies on others, like a gas station dependent on gasoline.
Wow, he's always the gas station in our group!
Grabe, siya na lang lagi ang gasolinahan sa barkada namin!
Eating up or reaching the limit of 'gas' money for expenses.
He got mad because I keep being a gas station for his wallet.
Nagalit siya kasi lagi na lang akong gasolinahan sa wallet niya.