Sangangdaan (en. Intersection)
/saŋɡandaːn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where two or more paths converge.
The intersection is crowded with vehicles in the morning.
Ang sangangdaan ay puno ng mga sasakyan sa umaga.
A section of the road used by people to meet.
The intersection at the corner is often a meeting place for people.
Ang sangangdaan sa kanto ay madalas na pinagtatagpuan ng mga tao.
One of the parts of a broader road or transportation system.
The intersection is crucial in making our travel easier.
Mahalaga ang sangangdaan sa pagpapadali ng ating biyahe.
Etymology
Derived from 'sang' meaning 'one' and 'daan' meaning 'path'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crossroad of life
An important point in life where decisions must be made.
sandangdaan ng buhay
Related Words
path
The street or path used by people or vehicles.
daan
passage
A place with a path or way for people or vehicles.
daanan
Slang Meanings
worthless or unimportant
What you're saying is just sangangdaan, I'm not paying attention anymore.
Yung mga sinasabi mo, sangangdaan lang, di ko na pinapansin.
things that have no significance
I'm so tired of the sangangdaan in our conversation.
Sawang-sawa na ako sa mga sangangdaan sa usapan natin.
wasting time
I'm not going to listen anymore, it's just sangangdaan that I'm hearing.
Hindi na lang ako makikinig, puro sangangdaan na lang ang naririnig ko.