Ulunlunsod (en. City hall)

/u.lun.lun.sod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A building used as the office of the local government of a city.
We went to the city hall for our license application.
Nagpunta kami sa ulunlunsod para sa aming aplikasyon ng lisensya.
A place where city officials gather to discuss governmental matters.
Here at the city hall, the council members' meeting was held.
Dito sa ulunlunsod, ginanap ang pagpupulong ng mga miyembro ng konseho.

Etymology

From the word 'ulu' meaning 'head' and 'lunsod' meaning 'city' or 'town'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go to the city hall
Travel to the local government office of the city.
Pumunta sa ulunlunsod

Related Words

city
A place with a higher population and more structures compared to a village.
lungsod
council
The group of leaders that makes decisions for the local government.
konseho

Slang Meanings

Gathering with friends
Let's all hang out at the ulunlunsod later!
Sama-sama tayo sa ulunlunsod mamaya!
Relaxed chatting
It was fun at the ulunlunsod, we were just chatting.
Ang saya sa ulunlunsod, nagchichikahan lang kami.
Hanging out in the neighborhood
I got lost with all the people at the ulunlunsod in the neighborhood.
Naguluhan ako sa mga tao sa ulunlunsod sa barangay.