Labasan (en. Exit)

/laˈbasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a building or structure often used by people to exit.
The exit of the house is there for a quick exit.
Nandiyan ang labasan ng bahay para sa mabilis na pag-alis.
A place or section related to exiting or leaving.
The exit at the airport is very spacious.
Ang labasan sa paliparan ay napakaluwang.
A door or passage that connects the inside and outside of a place.
Each room has its own exit leading to the garden.
Bawat kuwarto ay may sariling labasan patungo sa garden.

Etymology

From the word 'labas' meaning 'out.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

How is the exit?
A way of asking how is the condition at the exit area.
Kumusta sa labasan?

Related Words

out
The opposite of inside; a place or section of a structure not covered by the inside.
labas
door
An entrance that can be opened or closed between the inside and outside.
pinto

Slang Meanings

a way or place to meet others
Where's the hangout? I want to meet my crush!
Saan ang labasan? Gusto ko sanang makilala yung crush ko!
hangout or social spot
There at the plaza, there are lots of people. That's a nice hangout.
Doon sa plaza, madaming tao. Magandang labasan yun.
getting together with friends
On weekends, we hang out at the beach.
Pag weekend, labasan kami sa beach.