Pagtira (en. Residence)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process or action of residing in a particular place.

Living in the city provides more opportunities.

Ang pagtira sa lungsod ay nagdudulot ng mas maraming oportunidad.

The state of staying in a place or residence.

Their residence in the town has become prosperous.

Ang pagtira nila sa bayan ay naging masagana.

The act of moving or transitioning to another residence.

Moving to another town is a big change for them.

Ang pagtira sa ibang bayan ay isang malaking pagbabago para sa kanila.

Derived from the root word 'tira' meaning 'to reside' or 'to live in'.

residing in a town

Living or staying in a specific town.

pagtira sa isang bayan

living in a house

Being a resident or staying in a house.

pagtira sa isang bahay

tira

The root word meaning 'to reside' or 'to live'.

tira

resident

A person who resides in a place.

residente

a sweep or thorough gathering

Juan really swept the house clean, just loaded everything, leaving nothing behind.

Grabe ang pagtira ni Juan sa bahay, tamang sakay lang, wala ng iiwanan.

playing or executing something at a higher level

Nice job, you're playing like a pro in the game!

Ayos ang pagtira mo, parang pro na pro sa laro!

hanging out or loitering on the street

Saw a lot while crossing, but couldn’t escape just hanging out on the street!

Daming nakita habang nagtatawid, pero ‘di na nakatakas sa pagtira sa kalsada!