Sityo (en. Site)
si-tyo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific place or site.
The site of his house is behind the mountain.
Ang sityo ng kanyang bahay ay nasa likod ng bundok.
A part of a community that is often smaller than a barangay.
The site often has a small group of people.
Ang sityo ay madalas na may isang maliit na grupo ng mga tao.
A place with a specific use or purpose.
The site of the project was chosen by the engineers.
Ang sityo ng proyekto ay napili ng mga engineer.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'sitio' meaning 'place' or 'site'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
town site
a part of town that has a particular characteristic or purpose.
sityo ng bayan
Related Words
barangay
The smallest administrative unit in the Philippines.
barangay
community
A group of people sharing common characteristics or goals.
komunidad
Slang Meanings
Place smaller than a barangay, like a subdivision.
They live in the sitio of farmers.
Doon sila nakatira sa sityo ng mga magsasaka.
Completely wrecked or defeated.
I'm totally worn out from his jokes.
Sityo na sityo na ako sa kanyang mga biro.
Totally hopeless.
There's no hope for you in those exams.
Sityo lang ang pag-asa mo sa exams na 'yun.