Samahan (en. Association)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An organization consisting of individuals with a common goal or interest.
The teachers' association held a seminar.
Ang samahan ng mga guro ay nagdaos ng isang seminar.
The state of being together or united.
The association of families in the community is very important.
Ang samahan ng mga pamilya sa komunidad ay napakahalaga.
A group collaborating on a project.
There is a new association of students for this project.
May bagong samahan ng mga mag-aaral para sa proyektong ito.

Etymology

From the root word 'sama' meaning 'together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

association of people
The group of individuals with a common goal.
samahan ng mga tao
association for change
An organization aiming to create change in society.
samahan para sa pagbabago

Related Words

join
The root word that means 'together' or 'with'.
sama
member
A member of an association.
kasapi

Slang Meanings

friend or acquaintance who is always there
Let's stick together later, right? Like we're best ones!
Sama-sama tayo mamaya, 'di ba? Parang best ones tayo!
being with a group or company of people
Hanging out with the crew, we're just chilling.
Sama sa mga tropa, chill lang kami.
negative context of hope
No connection, feels pointless to do anything.
Walang samahan, parang walang kuwentang gawin.