Pagdayuhan (en. Immigration)

/paɡˈda.ju.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of moving people from their own country to another country and living there.
Many people go to other countries for immigration.
Maraming mga tao ang nagtutungo sa ibang bansa para sa pagdayuhan.
The state of being a foreigner or not being local in a place.
Immigration can be fun or difficult depending on the situation.
Ang pagdayuhan ay maaaring maging masaya o mahirap depende sa sitwasyon.

Etymology

from the root word 'dayuhan' meaning foreigner or a person from another place

Common Phrases and Expressions

implementation of immigration
the process of bringing or moving people from one country to another
pagsasagawa ng pagdayuhan
immigration of people
the movement or entry of people from another country
pagdayuhan ng mga tao

Related Words

foreigner
A person not from the local or native place.
dayuhan
country
A territory with its own structure and government.
bansa

Slang Meanings

to bring life to another culture
For me, 'pagdayuhan' is a way to bring life to another culture in our area.
Para sa akin, ang pagdayuhan ay paraan para buhayin ang ibang kultura sa lugar natin.
visiting another place
I want to 'pagdayuhan' another country this year.
Gusto kong mag-pagdayuhan sa ibang bansa ngayong taon.
joining another race
When you 'pagdayuhan', it's like you're joining another race.
Kapag nag-pagdayuhan ka, parang sumasali ka na rin sa ibang lahi.
to mingle
In 'pagdayuhan', you should mingle with the people there.
Sa pagdayuhan, makihalubilo ka sa mga tao roon.