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    Santusantuhan (en. Sanctuary)

    san-tu-san-tu-han

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place or home regarded as sacred.
    The church is considered a sanctuary for believers.
    Ang simbahan ay itinuturing na isang santusantuhan para sa mga mananampalataya.
    A refuge or sanctuary where one can find peace.
    Many people go to the mountains to find sanctuary from their problems.
    Maraming tao ang pumupunta sa bundok upang makahanap ng santusantuhan mula sa kanilang mga problema.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'santo' and 'sanctuary'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sanctuary in the temple
    A sacred place where people gather for worship.
    santusantuhan sa templo

    Related Words

    saint
    A person considered holy and of high religious standing.
    santo
    sanctuary
    A place considered safe and sacred.
    santuwaryo

    Slang Meanings

    Where are you coming from?
    He's doing that 'santusantuhan' thing again, he forgot the time!
    Santusantuhan na naman siya, nakalimutan na naman ang oras!
    Looking for a substitute
    Oh my, it seems like he's just in that 'santusantuhan' mood, switching between people.
    Ay naku, parang santusantuhan lang ang gusto niya, palit-palit ng tao.
    Wasting time
    Don't get involved, it's all about wasting time.
    Huwag ka na makisali, puro santusantuhan lang 'yan.