lagusan
lagusán with stress marks
passageway; tunnel; hole
Usage Note
Lagusan is derived from the root lagos (to pass through) with the locative suffix -an, denoting any opening or passage that allows movement through — a tunnel, alleyway, gap in a fence, or hole in a wall. It is practical and commonly used in navigation, construction, and architecture contexts.
Examples
" May lagusan sa bakod. "
Natural Translation
There is a passageway in the fence.
Literal Translation
Has passageway in fence.
" Madilim ang lagusan. "
Natural Translation
The tunnel is dark.
Literal Translation
Dark the tunnel.
" Natuklasan ng mga bata ang lihim na lagusan na patungo sa likod-bahay habang naglalaro sila ng taguan. "
Natural Translation
The children discovered the secret passageway leading to the backyard while they were playing hide-and-seek.
Literal Translation
Discovered by-the children the secret passageway that going to backyard while playing they of hide-and-seek.
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