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    Manila (en. Manila)

    /məˈnɪlə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The capital of the Philippines located in Luzon.
    Manila is a city rich in history.
    Ang Manila ay isang lungsod na puno ng kasaysayan.
    A city rich in culture and tradition.
    Tourists can learn a lot in Manila about Filipino culture.
    Maraming matutunan ang mga turista sa Manila tungkol sa kulturang Pilipino.
    A center of trade and economy in the country.
    Manila is one of the major trade centers in Asia.
    Ang Manila ay isa sa mga pangunahing sentro ng kalakalan sa Asia.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'Manila' which means 'there is nilad (water lily)' referring to the growth of water lilies in the area.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Manila, City of Heroes
    Refers to Manila as an important city in the history of the heroes of the Philippines.
    Maynila, Lungsod ng mga Bayani

    Related Words

    Philippines
    The country where Manila is located.
    Pilipinas
    Luzon
    The geographical location of Manila.
    Luzon

    Slang Meanings

    The center of life and livelihood.
    Manila is so much fun, there's so much to do!
    Sobrang saya sa Manila, daming pwedeng gawin!
    Packed with people and traffic.
    Do you want to chill in Manila? It's packed with traffic there again!
    Gusto mo bang mag-chill sa Manila? Puno na naman ng traffic diyan!
    On par with modern living.
    Because of Manila, I'm also able to keep up with trends.
    Dahil sa Manila, nakakaangat-angat na rin ako sa mga uso.
    Always busy.
    It's noon, but Manila is still busy!
    Tanghali na, pero busy pa rin ang Manila!