Tapahan (en. Resting place)

/taˈpahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where one can rest or reside.
Travelers often stop at the resting place for a break.
Ang mga biyahero ay madalas na huminto sa tapahan para sa pahinga.
A shop that offers services or products.
We have a new shop selling local foods.
May bago tayong tapahan na nagbebenta ng mga lokal na pagkain.

Etymology

The word 'tapahan' originates from the root word 'tapa' which means 'resting place' or 'shop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resting place for travelers
A place where people who are traveling gather to rest.
tapahan ng mga manlalakbay

Related Words

home
A place where a person or family resides.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

Acceptable road or path.
Let's go to the tapahan to easily catch a ride.
Pumunta tayo sa tapahan para mas madaling makasagap ng sakay.
Meeting spot or place where people gather.
Let's meet here at the tapahan before we leave.
Dito na tayo magkita sa tapahan bago tayo umalis.
Street frequently crossed or used by youths.
The tapahan is over there, it's so fun here at night!
Andiyan ang tapahan, ang saya-saya dito sa gabi!