Astronomiya (en. Astronomy)

as-tro-no-mi-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A branch of science that studies celestial objects.
Astronomy is important for understanding our universe.
Ang astronomiya ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng ating sansinukob.
The study of stars, planets, comets, and other celestial bodies.
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of astronomy.
Sa kursong ito, matututuhan mo ang mga pundamental na konsepto ng astronomiya.
A science that uses telescopes and other instruments to study the sky.
Astronomers use telescopes to observe stars.
Gumagamit ang mga astronomo ng teleskopyo upang obserbahan ang mga bituin.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'astron' meaning 'star' and 'nomos' meaning 'law'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

astronomical phenomenon
Events related to astronomy that can be observed in the sky.
astronomikal na fenomeno

Related Words

telescope
An instrument used in astronomy to magnify distant objects.
teleskopyo
star
A large ball of gas that shines in the sky.
bituin
planet
A large object that orbits around a star.
planeta

Slang Meanings

Space nerd
Do you want to chat about the stars? You seem like an astrophysics nerd.
Gusto mo bang makipag-chikahan tungkol sa mga bituin? Mukhang astrophysics ka, ah.
Star Scientist
My sibling is like a star scientist, glued to the telescope all day.
Yung kapatid ko, parang astronomer, nakatutok sa teleskopyo buong araw.
Galactic fan
You know so much about galaxies, are you a galactic fan?
Ang dami mong alam tungkol sa mga galaxy, galactic fan ka ba?