Halinhan (en. Depot)

ha-lin-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people gather to transport or receive items.
The depot for passengers is at the end of the road.
Ang halinhan ng mga pasahero ay nasa dulo ng kalsada.
A station for vehicles such as buses or trains.
The train depot is full of people in the morning.
Ang halinhan ng tren ay puno ng mga tao sa umaga.

Etymology

From the word 'hali' meaning 'new source' and 'nahan' referring to having a particular place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Passenger depot
A place where people can board or alight from vehicles.
Halinhan ng mga pasahero

Related Words

hali
The word 'hali' indicating the presence of a source or a location.
halin

Slang Meanings

To go or leave a place suddenly or with no prior notice.
I just halinhan-ed from home to buy some snacks.
Nag-halinhan lang ako sa bahay para bumili ng snacks.
To become isolated or return to normal by oneself.
After the party, it felt like I just halinhan-ed to my room and relaxed.
After the party, parang nag-halinhan na ako sa room ko at nag-relax.