Inanghagdan (en. Mother ladder)
/i-naŋ-haɡ-dan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of ladder used for climbing up or down.
He climbed the ladder to get the book.
Umakyat siya sa inanghagdan upang makuha ang libro.
Provides strong support for climbing and descending.
The ladder is needed to reach the attic.
Kailangan ang inanghagdan upang maabot ang attic.
Describes a ladder that can support a person's weight.
The ladder is securely built so it won't fall.
Ang inanghagdan ay mahigpit na itinatayo upang hindi ito mahulog.
Etymology
Combination of the words 'mother' and 'ladder'
Common Phrases and Expressions
passing through the mother ladder
Expressing the act of climbing or descending any ladder.
dumaan sa hagdang-inang
Related Words
stone ladder
A ladder made of stones.
hagdang-bato
steel ladder
A ladder made of steel.
hagdang-steel
Slang Meanings
A quick or favorite way to get to a favorite place.
Come on, let's inanghagdan up to the rooftop to drink!
Sige, let's inanghagdan na tayo papuntang rooftop para makapag-inuman!
A shortcut or fast route.
Traffic is frustrating, so I just took the inanghagdan at the corner.
Nakakainis yung traffic, kaya kumuha na lang ako ng inanghagdan sa kanto.