Sangandaan (en. Intersection)
sang-an-da-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where two roads or multiple roads meet.
The intersection is crowded with vehicles during rush hour.
Ang sangandaan ay puno ng mga sasakyan sa oras ng alanganin.
An important area serving as a meeting point for people and vehicles.
We passed through the intersection because that's the fastest route.
Dinaan namin ang sangandaan dahil doon ang pinakamabilis na ruta.
A place that connects to other roads.
The intersection leads to other directions.
Ang sangandaan ay nagbibigay daan sa iba pang mga direksyon.
Etymology
The word 'sangandaan' originates from the words 'sanga' meaning a part of a tree and 'daan' which signifies a point of travel.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It's easy to find at the intersection.
This is where people often meet.
Madaling makahanap sa sangandaan.
Let's meet at the intersection.
We will meet at the junction of roads.
Sa sangandaan tayo magkikita.
Related Words
road
A path taken by people or vehicles.
daan
branch
One of the parts of a tree or structure.
sanga
Slang Meanings
corner or intersection of the road
Let's go to the intersection near the store.
Doon tayo sa sangandaan na malapit sa tindahan.
meeting point
You'll find that at our friends' meeting point.
Malalaman mo yan sa sangandaan ng barkada natin.
place of discussion
Let's go to the meeting point, we need to talk about the project.
Punta tayo sa sangandaan, kailangan natin mag-usap tungkol sa project.