Hagdanhagdan (en. Staircase)

/hæɡ.dæn.hæɡ.dæn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure with steps designed to allow ascent from one level to another.

The staircase in their house is made of wood.

Ang hagdanhagdan sa kanilang bahay ay gawa sa kahoy.

Provides access upward to a place from below.

We went up the staircase to reach the balcony.

Tumuloy kami sa hagdanhagdan upang umakyat sa balkon.

Can be constructed from various materials such as cement, wood, or metal.

The staircase of their office is made of cement.

Ang hagdanhagdan ng kanilang opisina ay gawa sa semento.

stair climbing

To go to or climb a staircase.

akyat-hagdanhagdan

landings

A flat area of the staircase at the top or bottom of the steps.

landings

ramp

A flight designed for easy access for individuals with disabilities.

rampa

weird or a session full of difficulties

Wow, our quiz earlier was so tough!

Grabe, ang hagdanhagdan ng quiz natin kanina!

full of twists or unexpected events

The movie was on another level, really full of surprises! I didn't expect the ending.

Ibang level ang pelikula, hagdanhagdan talaga! Hindi ko inasahan yung ending.

seeming to gradually fall or struggle

He looks like he's struggling with his job, having no time for himself.

Mukhang hagdanhagdan na siya sa kanyang trabaho, wala nang oras sa sarili.