Patarangkahan (en. Foyer)

/pa-ta-rang-ka-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a house or building serving as a door or entrance.
The entrance of our house is very bright and spacious.
Ang patarangkahan ng aming bahay ay napaka-aliwalas at maliwanag.
A place where guests wait before entering the main part of a house.
People come from the entrance before entering the living room.
Nagmumula ang mga tao sa patarangkahan bago pumasok sa living room.
A part of a building usually decorated with fancy ornaments or colorful lights.
The foyer of the hotel is filled with elegant decorations.
Ang patarangkahan ng hotel ay puno ng mga magagarang dekorasyon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tarangkahan' meaning 'door' or 'entrance'

Common Phrases and Expressions

living room and foyer
the area connecting and welcoming guests into the home
sala at patarangkahan

Related Words

doorway
This word refers to the door or passage leading to a room.
tarangkahan

Slang Meanings

Argument or fight
The patarangkahan at the corner had such loud shouting!
Yung patarangkahan sa kanto, ang lakas ng sigawan!
Snacks or junk food
We ate patarangkahan while watching a movie.
Kumain kami ng mga patarangkahan habang nanonood ng sine.
Kick or hit
Their match is like a patarangkahan, it's so fast!
Parang patarangkahan lang ang laban nila, sobrang bilis!