Kahanay (en. In line)

ka-ha-nay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Kahanay refers to a line or arrangement of things or people.
The students waited in their line at the cafeteria.
Ang mga estudyante ay naghintay sa kanilang kahanay sa kantina.
An arrangement or sequence of elements.
The order of the steps in the project-making process is important.
Mahalaga ang kahanay ng mga steps sa proseso ng paggawa ng proyekto.
Having company or presence of people in a common place or activity.
People are together in line helping the community.
Sama-sama ang mga tao sa kahanay sa pagtulong sa komunidad.

Etymology

The word 'kahanay' originates from the root word 'hanay' which means 'arrangement' or 'order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In line
Indicates order or position in a line.
Nasa kahanay
Line of people
Description of a group of people together in a line.
Kahanay ng mga tao

Related Words

sequence
Refers to the concept of arrangement or order.
pagkakasunod-sunod
line
A term describing the arrangement of things or people.
hanay

Slang Meanings

Need to save up
Need to save up to buy a new gadget.
Kailangan mag-kahanay para makabili ng bagong gadget.
Enough with the gossip
Just get to the point, no need for gossip.
Kahanay na lang, hindi na kailangan ng chika.