Ilungan (en. Shelter)

i-lu-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or thing that serves as protection from bad weather or danger.
We need to find shelter before the storm arrives.
Kailangan nating maghanap ng ilungan bago dumating ang bagyo.
A form of temporary residence for the homeless.
Many people moved to a shelter due to the fire in their community.
Maraming tao ang lumipat sa ilungan dahil sa sunog sa kanilang komunidad.
Any structure used to conceal a person or thing from public scrutiny or enemy sight.
The soldiers sought shelter under the trees.
Ang mga sundalo ay naghanap ng ilungan sa ilalim ng mga puno.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to seek refuge or shelter
to look for a place to protect oneself from harm.
maghanap ng ilungan

Related Words

shield
A type of protection used against danger or challenge.
sangga

Slang Meanings

A person who shares negative gossip or intrigues.
Don't you want to be friends with him? He seems like a gossip, always spreading rumors.
Ayaw mo bang makipagkaibigan sa kanya? Parang ilungan siya, puro chismis.
A person who is nosy or overly involved in conversations.
Don't be such a busybody there, you're not part of the story.
Huwag kang masyadong ilungan diyan, hindi ka naman kasali sa kwento.