Sandatahan (en. Armory)

/san-da-ta-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or facility where weapons are stored.
The armory is filled with various equipment for warfare.
Ang sandatahan ay puno ng iba't ibang mga kagamitan para sa digmaan.
A collection of weapons owned or used by a group or institution.
The military armory has the latest technology.
Ang sandatahan ng militar ay may mga pinakabagong teknolohiya.
A training center for the use of weapons.
They attended a seminar at the army's new armory.
Dumalo sila sa isang seminar sa bagong sandatahan ng hukbo.

Etymology

root word 'sandata'

Common Phrases and Expressions

people's armory
A symbol of defense and security of a nation.
sandatahan ng bayan
armories of the army
Places where the weapons of an army are stored.
mga sandatahan ng hukbo

Related Words

weapon
Items used in combat or warfare.
sandata
defense
Measures or strategies to protect a place or group.
depensa

Slang Meanings

Soldier or armed person
Mark went to the base to listen to the 'armed forces' of the AFP.
Pumunta si Mark sa base para makinig sa mga 'sandatahan' ng AFP.
Power or strength
His 'armament' is his intelligence and experience.
Ang kanyang 'sandatahan' ay ang kanyang talino at karanasan.
Proper strategies or preparations
We need a proper 'armament' before we fight this battle.
Kailangan natin ng maayos na 'sandatahan' bago tayo lumaban sa laban na ito.