Pasuguan (en. Entrance)
/pɑ.su.ˈɡu.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An entrance or door into a place.
The entrance is located at the back of the building.
Ang pasuguan ay nasa likod ng gusali.
A place where the entry of people or things occurs.
Many people gathered at the entrance of the church.
Maraming tao ang nagtipon sa pasuguan ng simbahan.
An important part of a building as this is the way to the interior.
The entrance to our home must always be well-kept.
Dapat palaging maayos ang pasuguan ng ating tahanan.
Etymology
From the root word 'sugu' meaning 'to perform a task' or 'to assist'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
entrance to life
Reflects the experiences in life that one must go through.
pasuguan ng buhay
Related Words
open
The state in which the entrance is not closed.
bukas
door
A part of the entrance that allows entry.
pinto
Slang Meanings
Someone who is a follower or guard of a person, place, or thing.
Who is your pasuguan upstairs? Seems like someone is whispering!
Sino ba ang pasuguan mo sa taas? Mukha namang may bumubulong!
A test of someone's ability or strength.
For me, competing against them in basketball is a pasuguan.
Para sa akin, isang pasuguan ang makipagtagisan sa kanila sa basketball.
A mediator or organizer of discussions.
You need a pasuguan in this negotiation to clear everything up.
Kailangan mo ng pasuguan sa negosasyon na ito para mas malinis ang lahat.