Tambanggalan (en. Reunion)

/tam.baŋ.gal.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A celebration or gathering of people who have not seen each other for a long time.

They held a reunion to see each other again.

Nagsagawa sila ng tambanggalan upang muli silang magkita-kita.

The opportunity for re-conversation and meeting of former acquaintances or family.

Everyone was delighted during the family's reunion.

Tuwang-tuwa ang lahat sa tambanggalan ng kanilang pamilya.

Derived from the word 'tamba' meaning to combine, and 'galan' referring to walking or progressing.

Coming together

Having the opportunity to gather and talk again.

Pagsasama-sama

Reuniting

The process of meeting and talking again.

Muling pagsasama

gathering

An activity aimed at gathering people for a purpose.

pagtitipon

togetherness

The state of unity or forming a group.

pagsasama

To compete or go head-to-head with a person or group.

Alright, let's go head-to-head in basketball later!

Sige, tambanggalan tayo sa basketball mamaya!

Getting an advantage or being better than others.

I need to have an edge in class to get a high grade.

Kailangan kong magkaroon ng tambanggalan sa klase para makuha ang mataas na grado.