Kawanihan (en. Branch)
/ka-wa-ni-han/
Synonyms
- sangay
- ahensya
Slang Meanings
Kawanihan (Government office) referred to like a group of friends or peers.
Come on, agency, let’s go to the meeting, it’s like we’re just a bunch of buddies here!
Sige na, kawanihan, tara na sa meeting, parang barkadahan lang tayo rito!
Referring to an office that's more relaxed, without formal discussions.
Here in our agency, it feels just like a coffee shop, not too serious.
Dito sa kawanihan namin, parang coffee shop lang, hindi masyadong seryoso.