Pananahanan (en. Habitation)
pa-na-na-ha-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of living or the place where a person resides.
Their residence is in the middle of the city.
Ang kanilang pananahanan ay nasa gitna ng lungsod.
The entire system and structure of the home, including furniture and appliances.
The residence of Filipinos is full of tradition and culture.
Ang pananahanan ng mga Pilipino ay puno ng tradisyon at kultura.
The place or location that serves as home for a family.
The children's residence in this area has been neglected.
Pinabayaan na ang pananahanan ng mga bata sa lugar na ito.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tahanan' with the prefix 'pana-' indicating the condition of living.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy habitation
A situation where people are happy and well in their lives in their residence.
masayang pananahanan
residence in a place
The existence or stay in a particular location or home.
pananahan sa isang lugar
Related Words
way of living
A related word that refers to the manner of living of a person or group.
pamumuhay
shelter
A term that can also be used interchangeably with habitation and has the same connotation.
tirahan
Slang Meanings
Playhouse
Our home feels just like a playhouse, it's so much fun here!
Ang tahanan namin parang bahay-bahayan lang, ang saya-saya dito!
Cohabitation
Here in the cohabitation, everyone feels like a closely-knit family.
Dito sa suko, lahat ng tao ay parang magkadikit na pamilya.
Housing
Sometimes, the apartments here in the city are just for housing.
Minsan nagiging pabahay lang ang mga apartment dito sa siyudad.