Likodbahay (en. Backyard)
/likodbaˈhaj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The area of land located behind a house.
He plants vegetables in the backyard.
Nagtatanim siya ng gulay sa likodbahay.
An area often used as a place for playing or resting.
They often play in the backyard in the afternoons.
Madalas silang naglalaro sa likodbahay tuwing hapon.
A space that can contain plants or flowers.
The flowers in their backyard are always beautiful.
Palaging maganda ang mga bulaklak sa kanilang likodbahay.
Etymology
From the words 'back' and 'house'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Play in the backyard
Engage in activities behind the house.
Maglaro sa likodbahay
Related Words
home
A place where a person or family lives.
tahanan
garden
An area of plants, usually flowers and vegetables.
halamanan
Slang Meanings
Corner or back of the house often visited for meetups or hangouts.
Where are you? I'm here at the back, let's hang out together!
Saan ka ba? Nandito na ako sa likodbahay, sabay tayo magtampisaw!
Gathering of people with free conversations and laughter, usually with an informal vibe.
There's no business at the back, just laughter and storytelling is the game.
Walang kabuhayan sa likodbahay, basta tawanan at kwentuhan lang ang labanan.
Place for informal gatherings, may be just walking around or chatting.
Let's just stay at the back, it's more chill here than inside the house.
Dito na lang tayo sa likodbahay, mas chill dito kaysa sa loob ng bahay.