From root: labas
Usage Note
Labasan identifies the specific point or door used to leave a building or area. It is commonly seen on signs in malls and theaters.
Examples
" Nasaan ang labasan? "
Natural Translation
Where is the exit?
Literal Translation
Where the exit?
" Saan ang labasan ng gusaling ito? "
Natural Translation
Where is the exit of this building?
Literal Translation
Where the exit of building this?
" Dahil sa biglaang sunog, nagsiksikan ang mga tao sa iisang labasan na halos hindi na makadaan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the sudden fire, the people crowded into a single exit, barely able to get through.
Literal Translation
Because of-the sudden fire, crowded the people in one-only exit that almost not anymore can-pass.
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