EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
occupant, squatter...
whooping cough...
anyway; in the end; besides...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang bagay na walang matulis na dulo o talim; mapurol.
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FIL: Isang tao na tumitira o sumasakop sa isang lugar o ari-arian, kadalasan nang walang legal na karapatan.
EN: occupant, squatter
Your uninvited 'housemate' that suddenly moves into the vacant lot next to you. They're not paying rent, but they're definitely occupying space. Sometimes, this is also the term for people who refuse to leave a position, whether literally or in government.
From Spanish 'ocupante', meaning 'occupant'.
Often carries a negative connotation, implying illegal or informal settlement.
🇵🇭 Pinaalis ng mga awtoridad ang mga ukupante sa gusaling iyon.
🇺🇸 The authorities evicted the occupants from that building.
🇵🇭 Nagreklamo ang may-ari ng lupa tungkol sa mga ilegal na ukupante.
🇺🇸 The landowner complained about the illegal squatters.
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Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang bagay na walang matulis na dulo o talim; mapurol.