Palingkuran (en. Place to sit)

/pa.liŋ.kur.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool or place used for sitting.
The place to sit in the school is made of wood.
Ang palingkuran sa paaralan ay gawa sa kahoy.
A type of chair or seat aimed at ensuring comfortable seating.
Many buy chairs with backs to be more comfortable.
Maraming bumibili ng palingkuran na may likod upang mas komportable.
Place where chairs or areas for people to sit are found.
The seating area in the park is always full during summer.
Ang palingkuran sa parke ay palaging puno kapag tag-init.

Etymology

From the root word 'lingkur', meaning to sit or to recline.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town seating area
A place where people gather to rest or converse.
palingkuran ng bayan

Related Words

to sit
Verb meaning to sit or engage with an object, often used concerning furniture.
lingkurin

Slang Meanings

Couch or seating area, often used at home.
There in our couch area, the family gathers every evening.
Diyan sa aming palingkuran, nagkakasama-sama ang pamilya tuwing gabi.
Chill spot or flat area where you can rest.
There's a new chill spot in the park, it's so fun there!
May bagong palingkuran sa park, ang saya roon!