Slum (en. Pook na masikip)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An area or community characterized by poverty and poor living conditions.

Many people live in slums in the city due to high housing costs.

Maraming tao ang nakatira sa mga slum sa lungsod dahil sa mataas na halaga ng pabahay.

An area known for its lack of cleanliness and safety.

The situation in slums is uniquely challenging with low opportunities.

Kakaibang mahirap ang sitwasyon sa mga slum kung saan mababa ang mga oportunidad.

congested areas

Areas densely populated in poor conditions.

mga pook na masikip

housing

The livelihoods and residences of people.

pabahay

poverty

The state of lacking financial resources and necessities.

kahirapan

a cramped and crowded area where many people live

Children often play in the slum where they grew up.

Ang mga bata ay madalas na naglalaro sa slum na kinalakihan nila.

a poor community

There are many loans available for people in the slum to get out of poverty.

Maraming pautang para sa mga tao sa slum upang makalabas sa kahirapan.

a subdivision of shanties or makeshift homes

We went to the slum to deliver aid to the people there.

Dumayo kami sa slum para maghatid ng tulong sa mga tao roon.