Pamamahay (en. Residence)

pah-ma-ma-hay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or structure used as a home or dwelling.
They searched for a nice residence in the city.
Naghanap sila ng magandang pamamahay sa lungsod.
The process of living or staying in a place.
Residency in another country can be challenging.
Ang pamamahay sa ibang bansa ay maaaring maging mahirap.
The state of a person residing in a particular location.
His residence is located near the school.
Ang pamamahay niya ay matatagpuan malapit sa paaralan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bahay' with the prefix 'pam' meaning 'encompassing or process'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Residence in another town
A home or residence in a place other than one's hometown.
Pamamahay sa ibang bayan
Living and residence
The combination of living and home.
Pamumuhay at pamamahay

Related Words

house
A structure used as a dwelling.
bahay
stay
To spend time in a particular place.
tira

Slang Meanings

Stay-cation or home vibes
I'm just at home, chilling with Netflix.
Dito lang ako sa pamamahay, chill lang sa Netflix.
Living arrangement or setup
Our living space is nice, it has a pool in the back!
Ang pamamahay namin ay maganda, may pool sa likod!
Home base
Sometimes, it's more fun to hang out at home than outside.
Minsan, mas masaya maghangout sa pamamahay kesa sa labas.