Kompaun (en. Compound)
/kɒmˈpaʊn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing made up of two or more parts.
Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
Ang tubig ay isang kompaun na binubuo ng hydrogen at oxygen.
A chemical made up of different elements.
Sugar is a compound that contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Ang asukal ay isang kompaun na naglalaman ng carbon, hydrogen, at oxygen.
An area or space containing buildings or structures.
The school compound has many classrooms and playgrounds.
Ang kompaun ng paaralan ay may maraming silid aralan at palaruan.
Etymology
From the English word 'compound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
school compound
An area with facilities for education.
kompaun ng paaralan
compound of houses
An area where homes are interconnected.
kompaun ng mga bahay
Related Words
compounding
The process of making a compound by combining two or more things.
kompounding
Slang Meanings
A gathering that's fun or a party
Let's have a kompaun at Juan's house later, it's really fun there!
Mag-kompaun tayo sa bahay ni Juan mamaya, ang saya-saya dun!
An informal gathering or get-together
Liza organized a kompaun for her friends.
Nag-organisa si Liza ng kompaun para sa mga kaibigan niya.
A social event with no formalities
I can go to the kompaun, the vibes are just chill.
Kaya akong pumunta sa kompaun, chill lang ang vibes.