Salpokhan (en. Intersection)

sahl-poh-khan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where two or more roads meet.
The intersection at the corner is full of vehicles.
Ang salpokhan sa kanto ay puno ng sasakyan.
A location where various activities or movements are conducted.
People often gather at the intersection of parks and stores.
Madalas ang mga tao sa salpokhan ng mga parke at tindahan.

Etymology

from 'salpok' meaning the merging or joining of two things and 'kan' indicating place

Common Phrases and Expressions

Intersection of ideas
Merging of different opinions or perspectives.
Salpokhan ng mga ideya
Cultural intersection
Fusion of different cultures.
Salpokhan ng kultura

Related Words

merge
The coming together or merging of two or more things.
salpok
road
The route or path taken by vehicles or people.
daan

Slang Meanings

Street fight or brawl.
I read on FB that there's a street fight at the corner later.
Nabasa ko sa FB na may salpokhan sa kanto mamaya.
Argument or dispute.
Don't interfere, I don't want to argue right now.
Huwag kang makialam, ayaw ko ng salpokhan ngayon.