Aranya (en. Wilderness)

a-ra-nya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of natural environment that has not been disturbed by humans.
Animals are often seen in the wilderness of the forest.
Ang mga hayop ay madalas na nakikita sa aranya ng kagubatan.
An area full of trees and plants that naturally grew.
The wilderness is home to many endangered species.
Ang aranya ay tahanan ng maraming endangered species.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'aranja' referring to natural environments or wilderness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the wilds of nature
places not yet touched by modernization and human art
mga aranya ng kalikasan

Related Words

nature
The totality of things created by God, including mountains, rivers, and animals.
kalikasan
natural
Things that are not created by humans; natural.
likas

Slang Meanings

going to another place
Let's aranya to the mall later.
Aranya tayo sa mall mamaya.
to leave or hide from a problem
You should aranya in these kinds of situations.
Dapat kang aranya sa mga ganitong sitwasyon.