Patayuan (en. Dead person)

pa-ta-yu-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Place where the dead are standing or located.
They held a ceremony at the dead's resting place.
Nagsagawa sila ng seremonya sa patayuan ng mga ninuno.

Etymology

root word dead + locative adjective suffix

Common Phrases and Expressions

house foundation
Place that signifies livelihood or living.
patayuan ng bahay
statue site
Place where a statue or monument is erected.
patayuan ng estatwa

Related Words

foundation
The base or support of a structure.
pundasyon
architecture
The art and science of designing buildings and other structures.
arkitektura

Slang Meanings

Building or erecting a structure like a house or store.
Just build a house on that land of yours.
Patayuan mo na lang ng bahay 'yang lupa mo.
Establishing a business or project.
Let's start a business for our future.
Magpatayo na tayo ng negosyo para sa future natin.
Forming a group or organization.
Let's establish an organization for this community.
Patayuan natin ng samahan itong komunidad.
Setting up an event or gathering.
Let's set up a party at the house on Saturday!
Patayuan na natin ng party 'yung bahay sa Sabado!