Tirantihan (en. Suspension)
ti-ran-ti-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of lifting or supporting an object from below.
They used a suspension to support the roof of the house.
Gumamit sila ng tirantihan upang suportahan ang bubong ng bahay.
The item used for support or holding.
The suspension of the airplane is crucial for flight safety.
Ang tirantihan ng eroplano ay mahalaga para sa kaligtasan ng byahe.
Etymology
derived from the word 'tirante' meaning a connecting or supporting object.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suspension of an object
supporting an object to keep it upright or suspended.
tirantihan ng objekto
Related Words
tie
A part serving as support or a connection between other parts.
tirante
suspension
A system that connects parts of a machine, commonly used in vehicles.
suspension
Slang Meanings
To hitch a ride or help each other out, usually involving sharing transport or resources.
Let's do the tirantihan for the trip, we can go together.
Tirantihan na lang tayo sa biyahe, sabay na tayo matutuloy.
Sharing gadgets or tools with others.
Let's do the tirantihan with our cellphones, I want to chat.
Tirantihan lang tayo ng cellphone, gusto ko nang makipag-chat.
Collaborating or teaming up for study or project purposes.
Let's have a tirantihan so we can finish the assignment faster.
Magsitaas tayo ng tirantihan para mas mabilis matapos ang assignment.