Magkuwartel (en. To lodge)

/mag-ku-war-tel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of having a temporary residence in a place, commonly used in the context of soldiers or people working on a specific project.

The soldiers had to lodge in the barangay while the operation was ongoing.

Ang mga sundalo ay kinailangang magkuwartel sa barangay habang nagaganap ang operasyon.

The process of finding or adapting a place to sleep or stay for a short period.

After a long journey, they decided to lodge at a motel in town.

Matapos ang mahabang biyahe, nagpasya silang magkuwartel sa isang motel sa bayan.

Derived from the word 'kuwartel', which means a temporary residence for soldiers or military personnel.

lodged

a way of saying that a person or group resides or stays in a specific place.

nagkuwartel

barracks

A place used as temporary housing for soldiers or military personnel.

kuwartel

to reserve space or time in a room or another place

I need to chill and rest, I'm really tired.

Kailangan ko nang magkuwartel at makapagpahinga kasi sobrang pagod na ako.

to live a quiet life and relax

I hope I can get home early to chill at home.

Sana makauwi ako nang maaga para makapagkuwartel sa bahay.

to hold some privacy or a quiet time for oneself

I want to chill for a moment to think.

Gusto kong magkuwartel sandali para makapag-isip.