Maynila (en. Manila)

maɪˈni.lə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Capital city of the Philippines.

Manila is an important city in the history of the Philippines.

Ang Maynila ay isang mahalagang lungsod sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.

A city full of culture and business.

Many tourists visit Manila every year.

Maraming turista ang bumibisita sa Maynila bawat taon.

A city located next to the Pasig River.

Manila is one of the largest cities in the country.

Ang Maynila ay isa sa mga pinakamalaking lungsod sa bansa.

Combination of the word 'May' meaning 'having' and 'nila' referring to the tree 'nilad'.

Manila, the Heart of the Nation

Regarded as the center of culture and government in the Philippines.

Maynila, ang Puso ng Bansa

Philippines

The country where Manila is located.

Pilipinas

City

An urban area where people and businesses exist.

Lungsod

City, commonly referred to by the youth as 'Maynila' in their conversations.

I love life in Maynila, it’s so much fun here!

Mahal ko ang buhay sa Maynila, ang saya-saya dito!

Often used as slang to refer to a city full of life and activity.

Here in Maynila, the fun and adventures never stop!

Dito sa Maynila, walang tigil ang saya at gala!

Reflects the modern aspect of life, where technology and trendy culture seem to thrive.

The shops in Maynila have all the latest gadgets in vogue!

Yung mga tindahan sa Maynila, uso lahat ng latest gadgets!