Himpilan (en. Station)

/him͡pilan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An establishment that serves as a center for operations or service reception.

The police station is there to assist citizens in times of need.

Ang himpilan ng pulis ay nandiyan upang tulungan ang mga mamamayan sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Sometimes, it also refers to a place where events or activities take place.

The cultural station is a place where shows and performances occur.

Ang himpilan ng kultura ay lugar kung saan nagkakaroon ng mga shows at pagtatanghal.

A place where people gather or originate for a particular purpose; usually associated with transportation such as trains or buses.

We arrived at the train station three hours before our trip.

Dumating kami sa himpilan ng tren ng tatlong oras bago ang aming biyahe.

from the word 'himpi' meaning 'arrangement' or 'consideration' and the prefix '-lan' meaning 'place'.

bus station

Place where buses depart and arrive.

himpilan ng mga bus

train station

Place where trains depart and arrive.

himpilan ng tren

dessert station

A place where people gather to eat sweet foods.

himpilang panghimagas

health station

A local center that provides health services.

himpilang pangkalusugan

Station or base, like for transportation or organization.

Let's go to the bus station so we can ride.

Doon tayo sa himpilan ng mga bus para makasakay na.

Hangout spot or gathering place.

The hangout spot of the youth is at the park where they play.

Ang himpilan ng mga kabataan ay sa park kung saan sila naglalaro.