Patira (en. To reside)

/pə'tirə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An active choice to live or reside in a place.

We need to find a good place to reside in the city.

Kailangan nating maghanap ng magandang patira sa lungsod.

A residence or location suitable for a person or group.

The residence of migrants is often in supportive communities.

Ang patira ng mga migrante ay madalas sa mga komunidad na may suporta.

A temporary home or place chosen for living.

Their summer residence is by the sea.

Ang patira nila sa tag-init ay nasa tabi ng dagat.

From the word 'tira' meaning 'to dwell' or 'to stay'.

reside elsewhere

To live or stay in another place or community.

patira sa iba

dwelling

A place or house used for living.

tirahan

resident

A person living in a particular place or country.

mansahe

Rush or attack, often used in games or fights.

Let's attack in the battle, don't let us lose!

Patira na tayo sa laban, huwag tayong magpatalo!

A sarcastic way of saying there’s something to celebrate from a bad situation.

Life is tough, but I'm still happy.

Patira na lang ang buhay, pero masaya pa rin ako.