Lobby in Tagalog

“Lobby” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “bulwagan” or “silid-tanggapan” depending on the context. Whether referring to a hotel entrance hall or the act of influencing decisions, Tagalog provides specific terms for each meaning. Discover the complete usage and examples of “lobby” in Filipino below.

[Words] = Lobby

[Definition]:

• Lobby /ˈlɑːbi/
• Noun 1: An entrance hall or reception area in a building, especially a hotel or theater.
• Noun 2: A group of people seeking to influence politicians on a particular issue.
• Verb 1: To seek to influence a politician or public official on an issue.

[Synonyms] = Bulwagan, Silid-tanggapan, Pasilyo, Tanggapan, Antesala

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please wait for me in the hotel lobby at 7 o’clock.
• Ex1_PH: Pakihintay ako sa bulwagan ng hotel ng alas-siyete.
• Ex2_EN: The lobby of the building was decorated with beautiful paintings.
• Ex2_PH: Ang silid-tanggapan ng gusali ay pinalamutian ng magagandang pagpipinta.
• Ex3_EN: Environmental groups continue to lobby for stricter pollution laws.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga pangkat na pangkapaligiran ay patuloy na nakikipaglaban para sa mas mahigpit na batas laban sa polusyon.
• Ex4_EN: We met our friends in the theater lobby before the show started.
• Ex4_PH: Nakilala namin ang aming mga kaibigan sa bulwagan ng teatro bago magsimula ang palabas.
• Ex5_EN: Business organizations lobby the government for tax reforms.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga organisasyong pangkalakal ay nakikiusap sa pamahalaan para sa reporma sa buwis.