Pangitlugan (en. Dwelling)

/paŋ.it.lu.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or house where people reside.
Their dwelling is located in the middle of the town.
Ang kanilang pangitlugan ay matatagpuan sa gitna ng bayan.
The living condition of a person or family.
The dwelling is important for the safety of the family.
Mahalaga ang pangitlugan para sa seguridad ng pamilya.
A specific location or place where activities take place.
The home is a dwelling of memories and experiences.
Ang tahanan ay isang pangitlugan ng mga alaala at karanasan.

Etymology

Tagalog - derived from the word 'itlu' which means 'to lay down' or 'to identify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dwelling of people
A type of place where people stay or reside.
pangitlugan ng mga tao

Related Words

residence
A version of dwelling that focuses on the place where a person lives.
tirahan
community
Group of people in a dwelling that share similar interests or goals.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

in a place or area used for hiding
We have a hideout under the bridge at night.
Doon sa ilalim ng tulay, may pangitlugan kami sa gabi.
he/she was found in a hideout
He was found in his friends' hideout.
Natagpuan siya sa pangitlugan ng mga kaibigan niya.
a place used for hiding from dangers
We are looking for a hideout from the rain.
Naghahanap kami ng pangitlugan mula sa ulan.