Benyal (en. Cave)

ben-yal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural hole or space within a mountain or land.
We found a cave while walking in the forest.
Nakakita kami ng benyal habang naglalakad sa kagubatan.
A protected space for animals or people, often used as shelter.
Ancient people used the cave as their home.
Ginamit ng mga sinaunang tao ang benyal bilang kanilang tahanan.
A place that is often dark and cold due to lack of natural light.
The cave is usually wet and cold.
Ang benyal ay karaniwang basa at malamig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enter the cave
Enter a dark place or shelter.
pumasok sa benyal

Related Words

cavern
Another term used for cave, usually referring to natural chambers.
yungib
hole
A space or hole in the ground that can serve as shelter.
lungga

Slang Meanings

To give in or get excited about something, usually with a sense of joy.
Wow, I got so benyal at my favorite band's concert!
Grabe, benyal ako sa concert ng paborito kong banda!
Overwhelmed by the beauty or joy of a situation.
I was benyal at the beauty of the sunset on the beach.
Benyal ako sa ganda ng sunset sa beach.