Tagpuan (en. Meeting place)

/taɡˈpuan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people meet.
The meeting place of their gathering is at the park.
Ang tagpuan ng kanilang pagtitipon ay sa parke.
Location set for a particular event or activity.
They designated a meeting place for their class.
Nagtalaga sila ng tagpuan para sa kanilang klase.
General place or environment where interactions occur.
The meeting place of different cultures is in the city.
Ang tagpuan ng iba't ibang kultura ay nasa lungsod.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tagpo' meaning 'meeting' or 'gathering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's meet at the meeting place.
Let's gather at this location.
Tayo sa tagpuan.
Look for the meeting place.
Look in the gathering spot.
Hanapin mo ang tagpuan.

Related Words

encounter
An event or occasion featuring a meeting or gathering.
tagpo
gathering
An assembly of people for a specific purpose.
pagtitipon

Slang Meanings

a meeting place or spot where people gather
Here at the corner, it's always a hangout for the guys.
Dito sa kanto, laging tagpuan ng mga chonggoy.
favorite hangout
Alex's house is our meetup place every Saturday.
Bahay nila Alex, tagpuan namin tuwing Sabado.
place of drama
Because of the emotional story, the setting is really dramatic.
Sa sobrang emosyonal ng kwento, ang tagpuan ay talagang napaka-drama.