Himpil (en. Station)
/ˈhim.pil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or position used as a point of assembly or deployment for military or equipment.
The soldiers gathered at the station to plan the next move.
Ang mga sundalo ay nagtipun-tipon sa himpil upang pagplanuhan ang susunod na hakbang.
A structure or location where passenger vehicles halt or operate.
The bus station is near the school.
Ang himpil ng bus ay malapit sa paaralan.
A system or place that serves as a basis for operation or communication.
The radio station provides important information to the users.
Ang himpil ng radyo ay nagbibigay ng mahalagang impormasyon sa mga gumagamit.
Etymology
from the word 'himpi' meaning 'due to peace' or 'quiet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bus station
The place where buses arrive and depart.
himpilan ng bus
Related Words
terminal
A place or building where various types of vehicles stop or interchange passengers.
himpilan
Slang Meanings
Let's go, let's get moving!
Let's go outside, I'm excited!
Himpil na tayo sa labas, excited na ako!
Let's start!
Let's go, we need to leave to avoid being late.
Himpil na, kailangan na nating umalis para hindi ma-late.
Come on, let's get started!
Come on, we've been waiting for a long time.
Himpil na, ang tagal na nating nag-aantay.