From root: bahay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binahayan
bi-na-ha-YAN
built a house on
Present (Incomplete)
binabahayan
bi-na-ba-ha-YAN
building a house on
Future (Contemplated)
babahayan
ba-ba-ha-YAN
will build a house on
Usage Note
Bahayan is used when referring to the act of building a house on a specific piece of land or location. It highlights the focus on the site being occupied or developed for residential purposes.
Examples
" Babahayan namin ang lote. "
Natural Translation
We will build a house on the lot.
Literal Translation
Will-build-house-on we the lot.
" Plano nilang bahayan ang bakanteng lote. "
Natural Translation
They plan to build a house on the vacant lot.
Literal Translation
Plan they to build a house on the vacant lot.
" Bago nila bahayan ang lupa, kailangan muna nilang kumuha ng pahintulot sa munisipyo. "
Natural Translation
Before they build a house on the land, they first need to get a permit from the municipality.
Literal Translation
Before they build-house-on the land, need first they get of permit at the municipality.
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