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    Pundahan (en. Foundation)

    /punˈdahan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object serving as support or basis for others.
    The foundation of the house is strong to prevent it from collapsing.
    Ang pundahan ng bahay ay matibay upang hindi ito gumuho.
    A structure upon which properties or ideas are founded.
    The foundation of our government rests on democratic principles.
    Ang pundahan ng ating pamahalaan ay nakasalalay sa mga prinsipyong demokratiko.
    The first step in constructing any structure.
    The foundation is crucial for any construction project.
    Mahalaga ang pundahan sa anumang proyekto ng konstruksyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'pundo' which means 'to help' or 'aid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foundation of knowledge
    The basis for building knowledge.
    pundasyon ng kaalaman
    establishing a foundation
    The process of creating a foundation.
    pagtayo ng pundasyon

    Related Words

    foundation
    A structure that provides support to a building.
    pundasyon
    fund
    Another term referring to establishing support.
    pundo

    Slang Meanings

    A place that's being visited.
    Where are we going later? The crew just hit up the mall.
    Saan kaya pipunta mamaya? Kaka-pundahan lang ng tropa sa mall.
    To visit or pass by.
    That's alright as long as we have a stopover in front of the school.
    Ayos lang yan, basta may pundahan kami sa harap ng school.
    To chill or hang out.
    Let's hang out at Mark's house, it's fun there!
    Mag-pundahan tayo sa bahay ni Mark, masaya dun!