Pinuy-anan

residence; domicile; dwelling; homenoun

Alternative meanings

The place where a person or family lives. It can refer to a house, domicile, usual dwelling, or residential address.

Pronunciation

pee-noy-AH-nahn

Root and affixes

Comes from puyo, to live, reside, or stay in a place. With -anan it forms the idea of a place where someone lives.

Variants or conjugations

puy-anan; puluy-anan; house; residential address; lived in

Related words and expressions

live; house; address; place; family; household

Meaning and usage notes

Pinuy-anan is used for residence, domicile, or the place where someone lives. Balay means house more directly; panimalay can refer more to home or family life.