Gatgatan (en. Street)
/ɡatɡatan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A way traveled by vehicles or people.
The street is crowded with people in the morning.
Ang gatgatan ay puno ng mga tao sa umaga.
A portion of land designated for the movement of people and vehicles.
They bought a house on the street to be close to work.
Bumili sila ng bahay sa gatgatan upang maging malapit sa trabaho.
A term for a road that may have establishments or stores.
There are many shops on this street.
Maraming mga tindahan sa gatgatan na ito.
Etymology
A Tagalog word referring to a street or highway that vehicles or people travel on.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the street
of passing or being seen on the road.
sa gatgatan
streets of life
of wasting time or happening on a road.
gatgatan ng buhay
Related Words
avenue
A wider street often lined with walls or buildings.
lansangan
corner
A corner section of the road.
anggulo
Slang Meanings
Food that many people enjoy or delicious home-cooked meals.
Wow, this night is amazing, it's like a feast here at home!
Grabe, ang sarap ng gabing ito, parang isang gatgatan dito sa bahay!
A gathering or celebration that is fun.
Let's go, there's a gathering at the barangay later, it's going to be full of fun!
Tara na, may gatgatan sa barangay mamaya, puno ng saya!
A get-together with friends to enjoy.
Tomorrow, we are having a get-together at Marlon's house, you should join us!
Bukas, magkakaroon tayo ng gatgatan sa bahay ni Marlon, sama ka!