Puluy-anan

dwellingnoun

Alternative meanings

dwelling; residence; home; domicile; inhabited place; lodging

Pronunciation

poo-looy-AH-nahn

Root and affixes

Comes from the root puyo, to live, reside, or stay, with the suffix -anan indicating a place related to the action. Puluy-anan literally means place where one lives.

Variants or conjugations

puy-anan; pinuy-anan; puloy-anan; puluy-anan; mga puluy-anan

Related words and expressions

balay = house or home; puyo = to live or reside; panimalay = household or family home; kwarto = room; apartment = apartment

Meaning and usage notes

Puluy-anan sounds more formal or descriptive for dwelling or residence. For everyday house, balay is the most common word. For family home or household, panimalay may also be used.