Sambahay (en. Household)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people who live and cooperate together in one household.
This household consists of a family with three children.
Ang sambahay na ito ay binubuo ng isang pamilya na may tatlong anak.
Place where a family resides.
Their household has a large yard and many gardens.
Ang kanilang sambahay ay may malaking bakuran at maraming hardin.
Concept of living and the roles of people within a household.
Their household has strict rules about responsibilities in the house.
Mahigpit ang katuruan sa sambahay nila tungkol sa responsibilidad sa bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

household life
Living within a household, including traditions and duties.
sambahay na buhay

Related Words

family
A group of individuals connected by blood or marriage.
pamilya
home to return to
Returning to a household with memories and emotions.
tahanang dapat balikan

Slang Meanings

house without a permit or informal dwelling
There are many sambahay standing on the corner.
Diyan sa kanto, maraming sambahay na nakatayo.
shelter for the poor
It's so cramped in their sambahay because they have no job.
Sobrang sikip na sa sambahay nila dahil walang trabaho.
temporary shelter
After the storm, many sambahay were destroyed.
Pagkatapos ng bagyo, maraming sambahay ang nasira.