Handaan (en. Feast)

han-da-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering with a lot of food.
We held a feast to celebrate Lola's birthday.
Nagsagawa kami ng handaan upang ipagdiwang ang kaarawan ni Lola.
A gathering of people to share a meal.
The feast in the town is filled with delicious homemade dishes.
Ang handaan sa bayan ay puno ng masarap na lutong bahay.
An occasion usually featuring abundant food.
Christmas always has a feast that everyone enjoys.
Ang Pasko ay laging may handaan na masaya ang lahat.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'handa' meaning prepared or arranged.

Common Phrases and Expressions

feast at home
A gathering held at home.
handaan sa bahay
feast for an occasion
Preparation of food for a special event.
handaan para sa okasyon

Related Words

prepared
The state of being ready or having enough food.
handa
dining
A place or activity where people eat.
kainan

Slang Meanings

party
Join the party, it's at Mark's house!
Sama ka sa handaan, nasa bahay ni Mark!
get-together
There's a get-together later, so don't forget the food!
May salu-salo mamaya, kaya huwag kalimutan ang pagkain!
dinner party
We have a dinner party at home tomorrow, you'll enjoy it here!
Meron tayong dinner party sa bahay bukas, enjoy ka dito!
celebration
We're at the gathering, celebrating Anna's birthday.
Nasa handaan kami, celebration ng birthday ni Anna.