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    Tambilang (en. Shanty)

    /tam.bi.laŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of shelter or dwelling made from low-quality materials and often surrounded by taller buildings.
    That tambilang was built from wood and metal sheets.
    Ang tambilang na iyon ay itinayo mula sa mga kahoy at yero.
    A house that is not sturdy and often endures the trials of the weather.
    Many people live in tambilangs along the roadside.
    Maraming mga tao ang namumuhay sa mga tambilang sa mga gilid ng kalsada.
    A home that is usually rented out by people due to lack of funds.
    Despite the hardships, their dream is to have a better home than the tambilang.
    Sa kabila ng hirap, ang pangarap nila ay magkaroon ng mas magandang tahanan kaysa sa tambilang.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    home of the homeless
    Refers to tambilangs where people without permanent homes reside.
    tahanan ng mga walang tahanan

    Related Words

    poor
    A person experiencing poverty and often living in shanties or tambilangs.
    maralita
    house
    A structure used for living.
    bahay

    Slang Meanings

    dance party
    Join the tambilang later, it's going to be fun!
    Sama ka sa tambilang mamaya, ang saya doon!
    chill gathering
    We're having a tambilang at home, so come over!
    May tambilang kami sa bahay, kaya punta ka na!
    hangout session
    Let's go to the tambilang, we can grab coffee!
    Tara na sa tambilang, magka-kape tayo!