Bulkan (en. Volcano)

/ˈbul.kɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A landform that emits lava, ash, and gases from beneath the Earth's surface.
The volcano erupted and caused significant damage in the surrounding area.
Ang bulkan ay sumabog at nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa paligid.
A specific form of mountain that has a crater at its summit.
This volcano has a deep crater filled with water.
Ang bulkan na ito ay may malalim na crater na puno ng tubig.
A part of the world where eruptions commonly occur.
The volcanic region has many active volcanoes.
Ang rehiyon ng mga bulkan ay maraming aktibong bulkan.

Etymology

The term 'bulkan' is derived from the Spanish word 'volcán'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lahar volcano
A type of volcano that emits lahar or volcanic ash mud.
bulkan ng lahar

Related Words

eruption
An event accompanied by tremors due to volcanic eruption.
sabak
caldera
A large depression or crater formed at the top of a volcano after it erupts.
caldera

Slang Meanings

Explosive emotion
I just 'erupted', all my frustrations came out!
Kaka-bulkan ko lang, lahat ng sama ng loob ko lumabas!
No one else involved
In this mess, I’m the only 'volcano' in the conversation!
Sa gulo na 'to, ako lang ang bulkan sa usapan!
Super angry
When she found out she wasn’t included, she was a 'volcano'!
Nung nalaman niyang hindi siya sinama, bulkan na siya!
Ride or die attitude
Like a volcano, she's ready to fight for her friends!
Parang bulkan, handa siyang makipagsagupaan para sa barkada niya!