Aplaya (en. Beach)
/'ap.la.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place on the seashore where land meets water.
Summer has started, so the beach is full of people.
Nagsimula na ang tag-init kaya't punung-puno na ng tao ang aplaya.
A place where various water activities such as swimming or surfing can take place.
The children are happily playing on the beach while people are setting up their things.
Masayang naglalaro ang mga bata sa aplaya habang ang mga tao ay nag-aasikaso ng kanilang mga gamit.
Etymology
The term 'aplaya' originates from the Spanish word 'playa' meaning beach or shore.
Common Phrases and Expressions
We went to the beach.
We went to the beach.
Nagpunta kami sa aplaya.
Relax at the beach.
Relax at the beach.
Mag-relax sa aplaya.
Related Words
water
A liquid necessary for life and found in seas and oceans.
tubig
sand
Small grains of rock or mineral often found on the beach.
buhangin
Slang Meanings
bully or teaser
Don't waste your time on him, he's just a bully.
Huwag mo na siyang pag-aksayahan, puro aplaya yan.
eventually or referring to humor
This teasing is too much, he acts like he's the funniest one here!
Sobra na 'tong aplaya na ito, akala mo kung sino sa jokes niya!