bulwagan
bulwágan with stress marks
hall
Usage Note
Bulwagan refers to a large hall or main reception room — the grand interior space in a building used for gatherings, ceremonies, or official functions. It is used in both traditional contexts (the main room of a bahay na bato) and modern ones (conference halls, government buildings). It is a formal and dignified term.
Examples
" Malaki ang bulwagan. "
Natural Translation
The hall is big.
Literal Translation
Big the hall.
" Ginanap ang seremonya sa bulwagan ng munisipyo. "
Natural Translation
The ceremony was held in the hall of the municipal building.
Literal Translation
Held the ceremony in-the hall of-the municipality.
" Pinuno ng mga bisita ang malawak na bulwagan habang naghihintay sa simula ng seremonya. "
Natural Translation
The guests filled the spacious hall while waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Literal Translation
Filled by the guests the spacious hall while waiting at-the beginning of-the ceremony.
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