Manirahan (en. To reside)
ma-ni-ra-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To reside in a place or to establish residency.
They decided to reside in the province to avoid the noise of the city.
Nagpasya silang manirahan sa probinsya upang makaiwas sa ingay ng lungsod.
To stay for a period of time in a particular location.
Families need to reside in the new home before school starts.
Kailangan munang manirahan ang mga pamilya sa bagong tirahan bago magsimula ang pasukan.
To have a home or permanent residence.
Foreigners must reside according to the laws of the country.
Ang mga banyaga ay dapat na manirahan alinsunod sa mga batas ng bansa.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tira' which means 'to live' or 'to stay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live well
to live comfortably and peacefully
manirahan nang maayos
Related Words
home
A place where you reside and care for a family.
tahanan
residence
The state of living in a particular place.
paninirahan
Slang Meanings
to stay for a long time
I can stay here for a long time; the view is too beautiful to waste.
Kaya ko nang manirahan dito ng matagal, sayang naman ang magandang tanawin.
to live without stability
No one cares, I just lived here even without certainty.
Walang pakialamanan, tumira lang ako dito kahit walang kasiguraduhan.
pic of a new place to live
Include that in the pictures of your new place on social media.
Isama mo na yan sa mga foto ng bagong tirahan mo sa social media.