Pamumusyaw (en. Cohabitation)

/pa-mu-mu-syaw/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Cohabitation refers to a situation where a couple lives together without being married.
Their cohabitation helped them understand each other better.
Ang kanilang pamumusyaw ay naging dahilan upang mas makilala nila ang isa't isa.
It can also refer to living together accompanied by home-building.
This cohabitation led to them starting a family.
Ang pamumusyaw na ito ay nagbigay-daan sa kanilang pagbuo ng pamilya.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'musyaw' meaning occasional interaction or mingling.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Married or cohabitating?
This question is often used to find out if a person is living together with their partner without being married.
Kasal o pamumusyaw?

Related Words

togetherness
Refers to the relationship of two people living under one roof, whether married or not.
pagsasama
home
Place shared as a home by a couple.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

joy in a simple way
Hanging out in the park is fun with friends.
Ang pamumusyaw sa park ay masaya kasama ang barkada.
an informal get-together
Let's just hang out here, no stress from work!
Dito lang tayo mag-pamumusyaw, walang stress sa trabaho!
gathering with friends
We went to the mall for some hangout and bonding.
Pumunta kami sa mall para sa pamumusyaw at bonding.