From root: pasyal
Usage Note
Pasyalan is the -an locative form of pasyal (stroll, outing), denoting a place designed or frequented for leisurely walking and relaxation — parks, promenades, plazas, and malls alike. The word reflects the strong Filipino social practice of the pasyal, a leisurely outing with family or friends that serves as a primary form of communal recreation.
Examples
" Pumunta tayo sa pasyalan. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to the park.
Literal Translation
Go we to place-for-strolling.
" Maganda ang pasyalan sa parke. "
Natural Translation
The place for strolling in the park is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the place-for-strolling in park.
" Tuwing Linggo, pinupuno ng mga pamilya ang pasyalan sa bayan dahil libre at malawak ito. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, families fill the town's strolling area because it is free and spacious.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, are-filled by the families the place-for-strolling in town because free and spacious it.
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