Sangkalanan (en. Shorthand)
/sang-ka-la-nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of counting years used in calendars.
The sangkalanan is used to refer to years in history.
Ang sangkalanan ay ginagamit upang tukuyin ang mga taon sa kasaysayan.
A name for numbers representing years.
In the sangkalanan, each number has a specific meaning.
Sa sangkalanan, ang bawat numero ay may partikular na kahulugan.
Etymology
root word: sangkala
Common Phrases and Expressions
calendar count of years
Calendar of years with a specific counting system.
sangkalana ng taon
Related Words
sangkala
The sangkala is a system of counting years from a specific date.
sangkala
Slang Meanings
To have a backup from friends or family.
As long as I'm with you, it feels like I always have a safety net in my life.
Basta kasama kita, parang laging may sangkalanan sa buhay ko.
A place where you can relax or chill.
Here at the beach, it feels like a chill zone that’s fun and relaxing.
Dito sa beach, parang sangkalanan ang saya at nakakarelax.
A source of support or help in a situation.
Your family is your support system in your problems.
Ang pamilya mo ang sangkalanan mo sa mga problema mo.