Tayahan (en. Stand)

/ta.ja.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position or state of waiting.

The people's stand in line seems never-ending.

Ang tayahan ng mga tao sa linya ay tila hindi natatapos.

A state that supports or works for others.

The teachers' stand for the students is essential.

Mahalaga ang tayahan ng mga guro sa mga estudyante.

A state of stability in the face of challenges.

He has a stand that is not easily shaken even by problems.

Siya ay may tayahan na hindi madaling matitinag kahit sa mga problema.

Originates from the root word 'tayo' with the suffix 'han' denoting a state or condition.

stand of the nation

Advocating and defending the rights of citizens.

tayahan ng bayan

strong stand

A solid position or stance despite challenges.

matibay na tayahan

position

The arrangement or status of a person or thing in a particular context.

posisyon

From here to there; usually refers to someone who's always around or affiliated with a certain place.

Look at that guy, he's just a local! Always hanging out at the corner.

Ayun si kuya, tayahan lang! Laging nandito sa kanto.

Like a companion; someone who's often seen with a group but doesn't belong to the core.

Every time that person is around, it's like we don't have privacy anymore.

Basta nandiyan yung tayahan na yan, parang wala na tayong privacy.