Kinahiratihan (en. Inhabitation)

/ki-na-hi-ra-ti-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of living or residing in a place.
The habitation of people in the village reflects their culture and traditions.
Ang kinahiratihan ng mga tao sa nayon ay nagpapakita ng kanilang kultura at tradisyon.
The manner in which a specific place is lived in or managed.
The habitation of the city becomes more complex as the population increases.
Ang kinahiratihan ng lungsod ay nagiging mas kumplikado habang dumarami ang populasyon.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'hirati' meaning 'to land' or 'to reach', to which 'kinahirati' indicating location or condition has been added.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inhabitations
places where people live or reside.
mga kinahiratihan

Related Words

residence
A place specifically designated for living.
residensya
community
A group of people living in the same area with common goals or interests.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

Extreme happiness or joy, almost unbelievable.
Wow, my happiness when I won the contest was off the charts!
Grabe, ang kinahiratihan ko nung nanalo ako sa contest!
A warm embrace from a person or situation, often accompanied by joy.
I felt a warm embrace when I saw my friends.
Ngayon ako kinahiratihan nung nakita ko ang mga kaibigan ko.
A feeling of excitement or joy over something.
I was ecstatic when I saw him come back!
Kinahiratihan ako nang makita ko siyang bumalik!