Kanayunan (en. Community)
/ka-na-yu-nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A local place where people live.
People in the community often grow crops.
Ang mga tao sa kanayunan ay madalas na nagtatanim ng mga pananim.
An area far from civilization.
Many animals can be seen in the countryside compared to the city.
Maraming hayop ang makikita sa kanayunan kaysa sa lungsod.
A group of people with similar traditions and culture.
The community is rich in history and tradition.
Ang kanayunan ay puno ng kasaysayan at tradisyon.
Etymology
from the word 'kanayon' meaning 'always' or 'second time'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
countryside of the Philippines
communities in rural areas of the Philippines
kanayunan ng Pilipinas
Related Words
kanayon
a word meaning 'always'.
kanayon
bayan
a broader area than the community with people and structures.
bayan
Slang Meanings
Kanayunan (to add or bring) like handwriting.
Neighbor, can you kanayunan the package for Juan, okay?
Kapitbahay, kanayunan mo na yung padala kay Juan ha?
Kanayunan refers to a classmate or friend who's nervous with cold hands.
Rina is kanayunan because she almost got cramps from fear!
Si Rina, kanayunan yan kasi muntik ng magka-cramps sa takot!
For people who aren't very active in counting.
Who's kanayunan in the group, so chill!
Sino bang kanayunan diyan sa grupo, napaka pariwala!