Pasarahan (en. Way)

/pasaˈrahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or situation where people or things can pass.
The crossing in the town is crowded with people every Sunday.
Ang pasarahan sa bayan ay puno ng mga tao tuwing Linggo.
A path or route used for traveling.
We need to find a faster way.
Kailangan nating maghanap ng mas mabilis na pasarahan.
An official pathway where people converse.
The avenue of people at the seminar was very active.
Ang pasarahan ng mga tao sa seminar ay napaka-aktibo.

Etymology

from the root 'pasar' meaning 'to inquire' or 'to meddle' and 'an' as a noun suffix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fare of life
The journey or challenges of life.
pasahe ng buhay
to find a way
To find the right path or solution to a problem.
maghanap ng pasarahan

Related Words

prosecution
The process of seeking justice or filing a complaint.
pagsasakdal

Slang Meanings

Lack of attractiveness or being unappealing.
Oh no, your outfit is so pasarahan, bro!
Hala, ang pasarahan na ng suot mo, bro!
Declining quality or standard.
The movies nowadays are so pasarahan, all just remakes!
Ang pasarahan na ng mga pelikula ngayon, puro remake na lang!
Becoming useless or obsolete.
That laptop of yours is pasarahan, it's too old.
Pasarahan na lang 'yang laptop mo, luma na kasi.