Pabahay (en. Housing)
pah-bah-hai
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure or building used as a residence.
Housing is a basic need for everyone.
Ang pabahay ay isang pangunahing pangangailangan ng bawat tao.
Places that have houses for residence.
Many new housing developments have been built in the city.
Maraming bagong pabahay ang itinayo sa lungsod.
A government program or project aimed at providing houses to citizens.
The government's housing program aims to help the homeless.
Ang pabahay ng gobyerno ay naglalayong tulungan ang mga walang tahanan.
Etymology
Contains the root word 'bahay'
Common Phrases and Expressions
housing for all
A campaign to ensure access to affordable housing.
pabahay para sa lahat
Related Words
construction
The process of building structures, including housing.
konstruksyon
residential
Related to homes and housing.
residensyal
Slang Meanings
Accommodation like 'shelter', often used by people without a permanent home.
I need housing because I no longer have a place to stay.
Kailangan ko ng pabahay kasi wala na akong matutuluyan.
In the context of government or NGO programs, it refers to projects that provide housing to those in need.
Join the government programs for housing!
Sali ka sa mga programa ng gobyerno para sa pabahay!