Salaan (en. Hall)

/sāˈla.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large room often used for gatherings.
We held the wedding in a large hall.
Nagdaos kami ng kasal sa isang malaking salaaan.
A place typically having a spacious interior.
The hall was decorated with flowers for the celebration.
Ang salaaan ay pinalamutian ng mga bulaklak para sa pagdiriwang.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'salón'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public hall
A hall open to everyone.
salaang pampubliko
cultural hall
A hall used for cultural activities.
salaang pangkultura

Related Words

conference
A gathering of people for discussion.
konferensya
gathering
An occasion where people gather.
pagsasalu-salo

Slang Meanings

A girl who seems flirtatious.
Jenny is so lively, she seems like a total flirt!
Ang saya saya ni Jenny, parang salaang sala na!
A person who has a lot of friends or acquaintances.
Leo is so sociable, everyone knows him.
Si Leo ay salaang sala, lahat ng tao kilala siya.
Always present at events or parties.
Whenever there's an event, Anna is always the life of the party.
Pag may event, always ang salaang sala na si Anna.