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pantalan

pantalán with stress marks

wharf; pier

noun pan-ta-LAN Spanish origin Less Common
Travel & Places Landmarks
Illustration of "pantalan" (wharf; pier)

Usage Note

Pantalan refers to a pier or wharf where boats and ferries dock to load or unload passengers and cargo. It is a vital part of daily life in Philippine coastal towns and island provinces, serving as a central gateway for travel and trade.

Examples

Beginner

" Naghihintay kami sa pantalan. "

Natural Translation

We are waiting at the pier.

Literal Translation

Waiting we at pier.

Intermediate

" Pumunta ako sa pantalan. "

Natural Translation

I go to the pier.

Literal Translation

Go I to wharf.

Advanced

" Maagang dumating ang mga pasahero sa pantalan upang siguruhing maabutan nila ang unang biyahe ng barko papuntang isla. "

Natural Translation

The passengers arrived early at the pier to make sure they would catch the first ferry trip to the island.

Literal Translation

Early arrived the passengers at wharf to ensure catch they the first trip of ship going-to island.

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Derived Words

pampantalan DERIVED

relating to a pier

tagapantalan DERIVED

pier worker

Actor Focus Verbs

magpantalan AF VERB

to go to the pier

Object Focus Verbs

pantalanan OF VERB

to build a wharf on

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