bilangguan
bilanggúan with stress marks
prison
From root: bilanggo
Usage Note
Bilangguan is derived from the root bilanggo (prisoner) and refers to a jail or prison facility. It is the standard Tagalog term used in both legal and everyday contexts when discussing incarceration.
Examples
" Nasa bilangguan ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
The thief is in prison.
Literal Translation
In prison the thief.
" Dinala ang suspek sa bilangguan pagkatapos ng pagdinig. "
Natural Translation
The suspect was taken to prison after the hearing.
Literal Translation
Brought the suspect to-the prison after the hearing.
" Limang taon siyang nakulong sa bilangguan bago siya pinalaya dahil sa magandang asal. "
Natural Translation
He was imprisoned for five years before he was released because of good behavior.
Literal Translation
Five years he jailed in prison before he released because of good behavior.
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