himpilan
himpilán with stress marks
station, headquarters
From root: himpil
Usage Note
Himpilan is the standard Tagalog word for a station or base — used for police stations, fire stations, and military outposts. It is a formal, institutional term and appears frequently in official signage and news reporting.
Examples
" Nasa himpilan ang mga pulis. "
Natural Translation
The police are at the station.
Literal Translation
At-the station the police.
" Pumunta siya sa himpilan ng pulis para mag-ulat. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the police station to file a report.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to-the station of-the police to report.
" Dinala ng mga awtoridad ang suspek sa himpilan ng pulis matapos siyang hulihin sa pamilihan. "
Natural Translation
The authorities brought the suspect to the police station after he was arrested at the market.
Literal Translation
Brought by-the authorities the suspect to station of-the police after him to-arrest at market.
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