Filipino · Travel & Places
paliparan
Airport
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land; airport is also commonly used.
Example
Darating kami sa paliparan nang alas-tres.
We arrive at the airport at three.
Etymology
'Paliparan' is derived from the Tagalog root 'lipad' meaning 'to fly', combined with the suffix '-an' indicating a place. It refers to where aircraft operate.
How & Where It’s Used
'Paliparan' is used in formal contexts related to travel and transportation and is understood throughout the Philippines.