EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
ancient fortress; refuge...
food prepared for a feast; offering...
feast, banquet, party...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/i-LI-han/
FIL: Isang mataas na lugar o moog na nagsisilbing kanlungan o tanggulan noong unang panahon, partikular na sa mga pamayanang Bisaya.
EN: ancient fortress; refuge
Think of it as the pre-colonial version of a safe house or a mountain resort hideout. When rival barangays were about to throw down, people would run to the ilihan – a natural fortress, usually on a hill or cliff. It was the ultimate "BRB, hiding from my enemies" spot.
From Visayan 'ilihan', meaning a place of refuge. Possibly related to the root 'ilik' or 'ilag' (to evade).
This is a historical and anthropological term, not used in everyday conversation. You'll likely encounter it in history books or museums.
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🇵🇭 Natuklasan ng mga arkeologo ang mga labi ng isang sinaunang ilihan sa Bohol.
🇺🇸 Archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient fortress in Bohol.
🇵🇭 Ang ilihan ay nagsilbing proteksyon ng komunidad laban sa mga mananalakay.
🇺🇸 The refuge served as the community's protection against invaders.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.