Mabahuan (en. To be housed)

/mabahú-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to the state of a person having a dwelling or home.

The children will be housed in government institutions.

Ang mga bata ay mabahuan sa mga institusyon ng gobyerno.

Emphasizes the condition of having a home.

For his fellow countrymen, being housed is very important.

Sa kanyang mga kababayan, ang pagiging mabahuan ay napakahalaga.

From the root word 'bahay' with the prefix 'maba-'

To house the poor

Providing a home for the homeless.

Mabahuan ang mga mahihirap

house

A structure that provides shelter.

bahay

home

A place of residence.

tahanan

Trying to smell good or get attention.

She’s hanging out in front of the mirror, like she wants to show off.

Nagbababad siya sa salamin, parang gusto niyang mag-mabahuan.

Bragging or showing off.

She’s so showy about her achievements, always boasting.

Sobrang mabahuan siya sa kanyang achievements, laging nalang nagyayabang.