Buhangin (en. Sand)

bu-han-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Small particles that come from the erosion of rocks.
The children are playing in the sand by the sea.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa buhangin sa tabi ng dagat.
A type of soil that has larger particles compared to dust.
Sand is commonly used in making cement.
Ang buhangin ay karaniwang ginagamit sa paggawa ng semento.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sand in time
A statement about time that is out of order or seems futile.
buhangin sa oras

Related Words

whole sand
Refers to a whole or larger portion of sand.
buong buhangin
sand from elsewhere
Indicates sand from another place.
buhangin ng iba

Slang Meanings

summer or vacation time
It's so nice to frolic in the sand when summer comes!
Ang sarap magtampisaw sa buhangin kapag tag-init na!
wasting time
Don't be foolish; don't waste your time!
Huwag ka na lang magpakatanga; huwag mo namang sayangin ang buhangin!
things that are worthless or unimportant
I have so much sand in my life, so I need a fresh start.
Ang dami kong buhangin sa buhay ko, kaya't kailangan ko ng bagong simula.