Town in Tagalog

“Town” in Tagalog is “bayan” – a fundamental word that represents not just a physical place but also the concept of community and homeland in Filipino culture. Understanding its various meanings and usage will deepen your grasp of Tagalog expressions about places and community life.

[Words] = Town

[Definition]:

• Town /taʊn/
• Noun 1: A populated area that is larger than a village but smaller than a city.
• Noun 2: The central part of a neighborhood or the business district.
• Noun 3: The people living in a particular town or community.

[Synonyms] = Bayan, Población, Munisipyo, Lunsod, Barangay

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The town celebrates its annual festival every December with colorful parades and street dancing.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bayan ay nagdiriwang ng taunang pista tuwing Disyembre na may makulay na parada at sayawan sa kalye.
• Ex2_EN: She moved from the countryside to a small town near Manila to find better job opportunities.
• Ex2_PH: Lumipat siya mula sa probinsya patungo sa isang maliit na bayan malapit sa Maynila upang maghanap ng mas magandang trabaho.
• Ex3_EN: The whole town gathered at the plaza to watch the basketball championship game.
• Ex3_PH: Ang buong bayan ay nagtipon sa plasa upang manood ng laro ng kampeonato sa basketball.
• Ex4_EN: Our town has a beautiful church that was built during the Spanish colonial period.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aming bayan ay may magandang simbahan na itinayo noong panahon ng Kastila.
• Ex5_EN: The mayor announced new programs to improve the infrastructure of the town.
• Ex5_PH: Ang alkalde ay nag-anunsyo ng mga bagong programa upang mapabuti ang imprastraktura ng bayan.