From root: kanto
Usage Note
Kantuhan refers to a specific street corner where a group of friends or neighbors habitually gather to socialize. It is a central part of the 'tambay' culture in Filipino neighborhoods.
Examples
" Tara sa kantuhan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to the corner hangout later.
Literal Translation
Come-on to-the corner-hangout later.
" Nagkita kami sa aming dating kantuhan. "
Natural Translation
We met at our old street corner hangout.
Literal Translation
Met we at our old corner-hangout.
" Tuwing hapon, nagtitipon ang magkakaibigan sa kantuhan para magkuwentuhan habang naghihintay ng dilim. "
Natural Translation
Every afternoon, the friends gather at the corner hangout to swap stories while waiting for nightfall.
Literal Translation
Every afternoon, gather the friends at corner-hangout to tell-stories while waiting for darkness.
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