Tahanan (en. Home)
tahá-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where a person or family lives.
My family's home is in Manila.
Ang tahanan ng aking pamilya ay sa Maynila.
A structure or building used for living.
Their home is made of wood.
Ang kanilang tahanan ay gawa sa kahoy.
A symbol of security and comfort.
Home should be a safe place for everyone.
Ang tahanan ay dapat na maging ligtas na lugar para sa lahat.
Etymology
Tahanan ay mula sa ugat na salita ng 'tahan' na nangangahulugang huminto o tumigil.
Common Phrases and Expressions
house of God
A place considered sacred or holy.
tahanan ng Diyos
home of memories
A place where nostalgia and beautiful memories reside.
tahanan ng mga alaala
Related Words
lifestyle
Shows the living condition of a person or family in their home.
pamumuhay
family
A group of people usually living in one home with relatives.
pamilya
Slang Meanings
Home or place that brings joy and rest.
When I’m tired, I just want to go home to my place to relax.
Kapag pagod na ako, gusto kong umuwi sa tahanan ko para magpahinga.
Community or family that provides support.
Here in our barangay, it feels like everyone is family; this is our home.
Dito sa barangay namin, parang lahat ay pamilya; ito ang aming tahanan.
Gathering place of friends or buddies.
Now, our home is the hangout place for the crew.
Ngayon, ang tahanan namin ay ang tambayan ng mga tropa.