Pataanan (en. Passageway)
/pataˈanan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of path often used for the transport of people or goods.
The passageway is often crowded with people in the morning.
Ang pataanan ay madalas na puno ng mga tao sa umaga.
A path taken by vehicles or people.
Vehicles move quickly on this passageway.
Mabilis ang takbo ng mga sasakyan sa pataanan na ito.
It indicates direction toward a specific location.
The passageway connects the barangay to the town.
Ang pataanan ay nag-uugnay sa barangay at sa bayan.
Etymology
From the word 'pata', which means 'to pass', and 'daan', which refers to a pathway.
Common Phrases and Expressions
passageway for people
A path used by people for walking.
pataanan ng tao
vehicle passageway
A path often used by vehicles.
pataanan ng sasakyan
Related Words
path
A common term for any kind of way or route.
daan
street
A road in an urban area often occupied by vehicles.
kalye
Slang Meanings
Support or giving help to a friend.
I hope you can help me with my project, let's just support each other.
Sana tulungan mo ako sa project ko, pataanan lang tayo.
Together or standing by each other in struggles or problems.
Let's fight together, I'm here for you.
Laban tayo, pataanan lang, nandito lang ako para sa'yo.