Toldahan (en. Awning)

/tol'dahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure made of cloth or material that provides shade or protection from the sun or rain.

They set up an awning outside the house for the wedding.

Nag-set up sila ng toldahan sa labas ng bahay para sa kasal.

A type of shelter often used in businesses or shops.

The awning of their store is green and white.

Ang toldahan ng kanilang tindahan ay kulay berde at puti.

As a common terminology in the Philippines, 'toldahan' refers to temporary shelters used in events.

Many people gathered in the awning to celebrate.

Maraming tao ang nagtipon sa toldahan upang makapagsaya.

Derived from 'tolda' (awning) meaning a structure for covering or sheltering.

awning at home

An awning made from home that provides shade.

toldahan sa bahay

awning

A structure made of canvas or other materials, typically raised above to provide shade.

tolda

shelter

A shelter or place that provides protection from the elements.

shelter

Rest house or temporary lodging.

Their rest house at the beach is nice, perfect for vacationers.

Maganda yung toldahan nila sa beach, perfect para sa mga bakasyunista.

A place to chill or hang out.

Here at the hangout place, we can drink and chat.

Dito sa toldahan, pwede tayong mag-inuman at magkwentuhan.

Small side place to crash for a bit.

Let's sleep at the place to crash before we leave tomorrow.

Matulog na tayo sa toldahan bago tayo umalis bukas.