Patuluyan (en. Shelter)

/patuˈluɪjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place of residence or shelter.

They searched for shelter in the town.

Naghanap sila ng patuluyan sa bayan.

Temporary dwelling, often used by travelers.

There are many lodgings along the road for travelers.

Maraming patuluyan sa tabi ng kalsada para sa mga biyahero.

Derived from the root word 'patuloy' meaning 'to continue.'

lodging for guests

Place for guests to stay.

patuluyan ng mga bisita

temporary

Meaning not permanent.

pansamantalang

continue

Meaning to continue or to carry on.

tuloy

Left out or not included (referring to someone who is not part of a group)

It seems like he’s just being left out, he doesn’t join us.

Parang patuluyan na lang siya, hindi siya sumasama sa atin.

A house or place to stay (referring to a temporary residence)

Let's sleep here, this place seems like a place to stay.

Dito na tayo matulog, parang patuluyan naman itong lugar.

Continuation of activities (referring to continuing activities)

Just keep going, it feels like this will continue!

Tuloy-tuloy lang, parang patuluyan na 'to!