Pagtananan (en. Place of refuge)

/paɡtananan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or situation where one can hide or seek shelter.

He searched for a refuge from the rain for a long time.

Matagal siyang naghanap ng pagtananan mula sa ulan.

A space that provides comfort or peace to a person.

His home has become a refuge from his problems.

Ang kanyang tahanan ay naging pagtananan sa kanyang mga problema.

Derived from the root word 'tanan' meaning 'to feel' or 'to elicit emotion'

refuge of the heart

a place that provides emotional support or relief to someone.

pagtananan ng puso

tanan

The root word associated with pagtananan, meaning to feel or elicit a reaction.

tanan

a fabricated or made-up story just to get other people's attention

Don't make up stories, I know that's not true!

Huwag kang magpagtananan, alam kong hindi totoo 'yan!

lying or spreading false news

There are so many rumors spreading in our village.

Ang dami ng mga pagtananan na kumakalat sa barangay natin.

over-exaggerating a situation to the point of being ridiculous

You're going overboard with that nonsense, it's embarrassing!

Sobra na 'yang pagtananan mo, nakakaasiwa na!