Silungan (en. Shelter)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Place or thing that provides protection or shelter.
People sought shelter from the storm.
Ang mga tao ay naghanap ng silungan mula sa bagyo.
A structure created to provide shelter from the elements or danger.
Those who did not find shelter suffered through the cold night.
Ang mga hindi nakahanap ng silungan ay nagdusa ng malamig na gabi.
A place where one can rest or hide.
The shelter was filled with people seeking safety.
Ang silungan ay puno ng mga tao na naghahanap ng seguridad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to build a shelter
To set up a place like a tent or house for protection.
magtayo ng silungan
to seek shelter
To look for a safe place to rest or hide.
maghanap ng silungan

Related Words

refuge
A place that provides protection or solace.
kanlungan
home
A structure or place where one lives and finds solace.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

A shelter or house where one hides
I'm here in the shelter, away from the chaos outside.
Nandito ako sa silungan, malayo sa gulo sa labas.
A space that's less intense or pressured
I need a shelter from the heat of the sun.
Kailangan ko ng silungan mula sa init ng araw.