Pununghimpilan (en. Headquarters)

pu-nung-hipi-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that serves as the main station for an organization or agency.
The company's headquarters is in Makati.
Ang pununghimpilan ng kumpanya ay nasa Makati.
Designated location where members of the organization meet and communicate.
Important meetings occur here at the headquarters.
Dito sa pununghimpilan, nagaganap ang mga mahahalagang pulong.
A center or place that houses the equipment and personnel of a unit or department.
The police headquarters has equipment for various operations.
Ang pununghimpilan ng pulis ay may mga kagamitan para sa iba't ibang operasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root words 'punung' and 'himpilan'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

headquarters of agencies
The main location of government or business agencies.
pununghimpilan ng mga ahensya

Related Words

station
A place where vehicles or personnel interact or operate.
himpilan
head
Conveys the idea of primary source or leadership.
punung

Slang Meanings

A hiding place or secret spot
Let's stay in the pununghimpilan, away from the eyes of the people.
Dito tayo sa pununghimpilan, malayo sa mata ng mga tao.
A secret or hiding place
I hope we have a pununghimpilan for the souvenirs!
Sana may pununghimpilan kami para sa mga pasalubong!