Linggitan (en. Nearby)

ling-gi-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that is close or not far from a specific point.
His house is in the vicinity of the school.
Ang kanyang bahay ay nasa linggitan ng paaralan.
A space or region related to a particular location.
The vicinity of the shops is crowded every Saturday.
Ang linggitan ng mga tindahan ay puno ng tao tuwing Sabado.

Etymology

From the word 'linggit' meaning a part or piece.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the vicinity
in a nearby place or surroundings.
sa linggitan

Related Words

location
The specific position or place of something.
lokasyon
environment
The surroundings or elements surrounding a thing or person.
kapaligiran

Slang Meanings

Just a local person
I bought snacks from the local spot.
Bumili ako ng snacks sa linggitan.
A group of friends or clique
Our crew, we are always together.
Yung linggitan namin, lagi kaming magkasama.
Term for a playmate or gaming buddy
Just come with me, we are buddies now.
Samaan mo na lang ako, linggitan na tayo.
Place that is crowded or busy
Come over to the local spot, it's packed there.
Dumayo ka na sa linggitan, daming tao do'n.