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    Habagatan (en. South)

    /ha.bə.ˈɡa.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A direction referring to the part of the world that is at the lower side of north.
    The wind blows from the south toward the north.
    Ang Hangin ay bumabanat mula sa habagatan patungong hilaga.
    A term referring to the location of objects in the southern part.
    The mountains are located in the south of the town.
    Matatagpuan ang mga bundok sa habagatan ng bayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'habag' meaning 'mercy' combined with the suffix 'atan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    originating from the south
    starts or comes from the direction of south
    nagmula sa habagatan

    Related Words

    north
    Refers to the opposite or counterpart of the southern direction.
    hilaga

    Slang Meanings

    Beverage mix
    Come join us at the habagatan, we have a lot of drinks here!
    Sama tayo sa habagatan, marami tayong mga drinks dito!
    Group drinking session
    They had a habagatan at Juan's house earlier.
    Nag-habagatan sila sa bahay ni Juan kanina.
    Story or gossip
    What habagatan or gossip have you heard this time?
    Anong habagatan na naman ang nadinig mo?