Sambahayan (en. Household)

/sambahayan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of community composed of a family or people living together.
Our household has three members.
Ang sambahayan namin ay may tatlong miyembro.
Everyone and everything that is part of a home.
Having a well-organized household is important for every individual.
Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng maayos na sambahayan para sa bawat indibidwal.
A place where people, usually related, engage in common activities.
The household has traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Ang sambahayan ay may mga tradisyon na ipinapasa mula henerasyon sa henerasyon.

Etymology

root word: 'samba' (to worship) + 'bahay' (house)

Common Phrases and Expressions

household organization
the process of focusing on arranging things inside the house to make it orderly.
pagsasaayos ng sambahayan
household duties
responsibilities that members of the household must fulfill.
mga tungkulin sa sambahayan

Related Words

worship
A ritual or act of worshiping God or gods.
samba
house
A structure or room used as a residence.
bahay

Slang Meanings

Household or family; often used for less formal settings.
Come on, let's hang out at Juan's place, it's chill there.
Tara, mag-sambahayan tayo sa bahay ni Juan, chill lang doon.
A gathering activity of family or friends.
We have a household gathering this weekend, come join us!
May sambahayan kami sa weekend, sama ka!