Sambayanan (en. Community)
/sɑm.bɑ.jɑ.nən/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people living in a certain area or forming a community.
The community works together for the development of their place.
Ang sambayanan ay nagtutulungan sa pag-unlad ng kanilang lugar.
Refers to a society or class of people with common interests or goals.
The community of students has various projects for their school.
Ang sambayanan ng mga mag-aaral ay may kanya-kanyang proyekto para sa kanilang paaralan.
A broader concept of unity and cooperation of people in a town.
The community should unite during times of crisis.
Ang sambayanan ay dapat magkaisa sa panahon ng krisis.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'samba' meaning 'together' and 'bayan' referring to a community.
Common Phrases and Expressions
community of the town
A community united for the goals of the town.
sambayanan ng bayan
community in action
A collaboration of people for various projects.
sambayanan sa pagkilos
Related Words
together
Having collective action or cooperation among people.
sama-sama
collaboration
The process of working together and helping one another.
pakikipagtulungan
Slang Meanings
Group of people
In the community, there are various opinions on the issue.
Sa sambayanan, may iba't ibang opinyon sa isyu.
Fellow countrymen
I am proud of this community.
Nagmamalaki ako sa sambayanan na ito.