Kampanaryo (en. Bell tower)

/kɒmpaˈnaːɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure used to house bells.
The bell tower of the church seems taller than all the buildings around.
Ang kampanaryo ng simbahan ay tila mas mataas sa lahat ng mga gusali sa paligid.
A part of a church where the bells are located.
We often hear the sound of the bell from the bell tower.
Madalas naming naririnig ang tunog ng kampana mula sa kampanaryo.
A tall tower usually found in churches or schools.
The bell tower serves as a landmark of the town.
Ang kampanaryo ay nagsisilbing palatandaan ng bayan.

Etymology

Spanish word: campanario

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the top of the bell tower
at the highest part of a structure or place
nasa tuktok ng kampanaryo

Related Words

bell
A metal object that makes sound used for alerting or conveying messages.
kampana
tower
A tall structure that can be used for shelter or other purposes.
tore

Slang Meanings

A person who is always busy, like they never rest.
Jake is like a bell tower, always running around and never getting tired.
Parang kampanaryo si Jake, palaging tumatakbo at hindi napapagod.
Living as if they don't care about their surroundings.
Where are you going? You seem to be wandering around aimlessly again.
Saan ka pupunta? Parang kampanaryo na naman.