eskwelahan

schoolnoun

Alternative meanings

A place or institution where people study, learn, and receive education.

Pronunciation

es-kweh-LAH-hahn

Root and affixes

From eskwela, related to studying or attending school, plus the suffix -han indicating a place.

Variants or conjugations

eskuwelahan; eskuylahan; tunghaan

Related words and expressions

eskwela = to study / go to school`nestudyante = student`nmagtutudlo = teacher`nklase = class

Meaning and usage notes

Used for school as a place of study; it can refer to elementary school, high school, or an educational institution in general.