Kalyehon (en. Street corner)

/kal.ye.hon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or part of the road where two streets meet.
The street corner is often confusing, especially with many people around.
Ang kalyehon ay kadalasang nakakalito lalo na kung maraming tao.

Etymology

From the word 'kalye' meaning street or road, and the adjective 'hon' describing a locality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We are at the street corner.
Nasa sulok ng kalye tayo.
Nasa kalyehon tayo.

Related Words

street
A road used for driving or walking.
kalye

Slang Meanings

a street full of nonsense and little things
Here in the kalyehon, it's all just laughter and silliness.
Dito sa kalyehon, puro tawanan at kalokohan lang kami.
hanging out with youth on the street
We were at the kalyehon earlier, just chilling outside.
Nasa kalyehon kami kanina, tambay lang sa labas.
small, less crowded streets
In this kalyehon, it's quiet and there aren't many people.
Sa kalyehon na ito, tahimik lang at walang masyadong tao.