Bitunan (en. Constellation)

/biˈtunan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group of stars that forms a specific shape or representation in the sky.

The Orion constellation is well known among astronomers.

Ang bitunan ng Orion ay kilalang-kilala sa mga astronomo.

The grouping of stars often used as a term in astronomy.

Many people try to identify the constellations in the sky at night.

Maraming mga tao ang sumusubok na kilalanin ang mga bitunan sa kalangitan tuwing gabi.

A historical term used to describe stars with special meaning or symbolism.

In ancient cultures, constellations held deep symbolism.

Sa kultura ng mga sinaunang tao, ang bitunan ay may malalim na simbolismo.

From the root word 'bitu' meaning 'star'.

constellation of stars

A collection of stars forming a specific shape.

bitunan ng mga bituin

cross the constellation

Traversing the path under the stars.

tawirin ang bitunan

star

A ball of gas that burns in space and emits light.

bituin

sky

The space above the earth where stars, clouds, and other objects are visible.

kalangitan

Ugly or worthless

The bitunan of the new movie, I really didn't like it.

Ang bitunan ng bagong pelikula, hindi ko talaga siya nagustuhan.

Meaningless or unbelievable

What kuya said was just a bitunan, I didn't believe him.

Parang bitunan lang ang sinabi ni kuya, hindi ko siya pinaniwalaan.