Pasingawan (en. Passageway)

/pasiŋawan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A path or space that connects two places.
The passageway in our house offers a beautiful view of the garden.
Ang pasingawan sa ating bahay ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin sa hardin.
A facility used to organize or open things.
The passageway in the school is packed with students during recess.
Ang pasingawan sa paaralan ay punung-puno ng mga mag-aaral tuwing oras ng pahinga.
A space within a structure where there is a flow of people.
The passageway is essential in the architectural design of the building.
Mahalaga ang pasingawan sa disenyong arkitektural ng gusali.

Etymology

from the word 'pasa' meaning to remove or give way.

Common Phrases and Expressions

passageway of the stairs
a pathway that is often used in areas with many steps.
pasingawan ng hagdang-hagdang-bato

Related Words

remove
allows for passing or a pathway.
pasa

Slang Meanings

As a 'facility' or 'place' designated for a person's private activities.
There you are again in your pasingawan, come join us!
Nandiyan ka na naman sa pasingawan mo, halika't sumama sa amin!
A place where friends gather to chill.
The barangay hall is the hangout spot for the youth in our area.
Sa barangay hall ang pasingawan ng mga kabataan sa amin.
Gathering of people for fun or bonding.
When there's a gathering, it’s always a hangout at Aling Nena's house.
Kapag may salu-salo, laging pasingawan sa bahay ni Aling Nena.