Kanalan (en. Channel)
/kɑːnɑːlɑn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A conduit of water, usually man-made, connecting bodies of water.
Birds often fly along the channel under the bridge.
Ang mga ibon ay madalas na lumilipad sa kahabaan ng kanalan sa ilalim ng tulay.
A means of communication used to convey information.
Television and radio are channels of information.
Ang telebisyon at radyo ay mga kanalan ng impormasyon.
A flow or route used for transportation.
Ships travel through the channel to various destinations.
Ang mga barko ay naglalakbay sa kanalan patungo sa iba't ibang mga destinasyon.
Etymology
originates from the word 'kanal' meaning waterway or communication channel.
Common Phrases and Expressions
information channel
A conduit for the proper transmission of information.
kanalan ng impormasyon
open channel
A reference to the free flow of communication.
bukas na kanalan
Related Words
canal
A structure serving as a conduit for water or communication.
kanal
flow
The movement or circulation of something, such as water or information.
daloy
Slang Meanings
Channel that is fun or lively (like a home channel for people).
Come on, join our friend group's channel, it's really fun there!
Tara, sumama ka sa channel ng barkada, ang saya dun!
Channel full of drama or captivating stories.
Your gossip is like a channel, full of joy and drama!
Yung mga chismis mo, parang kanal, ang daming ligaya at drama!
Online channel, especially on social media, where you can get updates.
Follow my channel on TikTok, I'm always posting good vibes.
Sumubaybay ka sa kanal ko sa TikTok, lagi akong nagpo-post ng mga good vibes.