Pamayanan (en. Community)

pah-mah-yanan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people living in the same place and sharing similar culture and traditions.
The community in our town collaborates on projects.
Ang pamayanan ng aming bayan ay nagtutulungan sa mga proyekto.
A local group with organizational structure and goals.
Many activities are organized by the community for the youth.
Maraming mga aktibidad ang isinasagawa ng pamayanan para sa kabataan.
A place where people gather with a common purpose.
Communities are essential in building unity.
Ang mga pamayanan ay mahalaga sa pagbuo ng pagkakaisa.

Etymology

Root word: pama, derived from the root 'pamilihan' and 'ma' meaning a place where there are people.

Common Phrases and Expressions

community of fishermen
A community focused on fishing as a primary livelihood.
pamayanan ng mga mangingisda
community activities
Community actions carried out for the benefit of all.
mga aktibidad ng pamayanan

Related Words

culture
The totality of beliefs, customs, and traditions of a community.
kultura
community
A broader term for groups of people with a common motivating purpose.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

group of friends
We all hang out together in our community.
Sama sama kaming magbarkada sa pamayanan namin.
community
The community is important to the people in our neighborhood.
Mahalaga ang komunidad sa mga tao sa pamayanan.
tribe
We're like a tribe here in the community.
Para kaming isang tribo dito sa pamayanan.