Binundok (en. Upland)

/biˈnundoʔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place elevated or characterized by elevated land.

Their house is in the upland where the breeze is cool.

Ang kanilang bahay ay nasa binundok kung saan malamig ang simoy ng hangin.

Indicates an obstruction or blockage on a path or place.

We placed stones in the upland to prevent water from passing.

Naglagay kami ng mga bato sa binundok upang hindi makadaan ang tubig.

This is derived from the root word 'bundo' meaning mountain.

standing on the upland

a position or state of being stable or elevated.

nakatayo sa binundok

mountain

A high landscape or landform.

bundok

high

Refers to height or elevation.

mataas

Basically, a tool or support

Wow, it's like you guys were binundok in your runs, huh!

Grabe, para kayong binundok sa mga takbuhan niyo, ha!

A combination of pride and assistance

So typically Filipino, we were binundok in our town!

Pinoy na Pinoy talaga, binundok tayo sa bayan natin!

Gossip; kind of like a rumor

Do you know the binundok story about Jake? There are so many rumors about him.

Alam mo ba yung binundok na kwento tungkol kay Jake? Dami na palang tsismis sa kanya.