From root: langoy
Usage Note
Languyan is a traditional or formal word for a place where people swim. While many Filipinos use the English term swimming pool, this word is still understood in formal contexts.
Examples
" Malaki ang languyan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our swimming pool is big.
Literal Translation
Big the swimming-pool our.
" Punta tayo sa languyan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to the swimming pool later.
Literal Translation
Go we to swimming-pool later.
" Tuwing tag-init, doon kami nagpapalamig sa languyan ng aming kapitbahay na bukas para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, we cool off there in our neighbor's swimming pool, which is open to everyone.
Literal Translation
Every summer, there we cool-off in swimming-pool of our neighbor that open for all.
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