Buwan (en. Moon)

ˈbuwán

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural satellite of the earth that reflects light from the sun.
The moon is bright at night.
Ang buwan ay maliwanag sa gabi.
A time unit referring to a month in the calendar.
There are twelve months in a year.
Mayroong labindalawang buwan sa isang taon.
A celestial component or specific part of the moon in astrophysics.
Scientists are researching the properties of the moon.
Sinasaliksik ng mga siyentipiko ang mga katangian ng buwan.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'luna' meaning moon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Language Month
An annual celebration commemorating the national language.
Buwan ng Wika
Birth Month
An event that denotes the celebratory month for newborns.
Buwan ng Pagsisilang

Related Words

light
Light that comes from the moon.
ilaw
star
Celestial bodies that can be seen in the sky along with the moon.
bituin

Slang Meanings

Lunar cycle or new beginning
It's the moon again, time to start over!
Buwan na naman, panahon na para magsimula muli!
Star or favorite on social media
Wow, you got so many likes on your post, you're like a star, moon!
Grabe, ang daming likes sa post mo, parang buwenas ka, buwan!
Dream or ambition
The moon is what I want to reach, so I won't stop.
Buwan ang gusto kong maabot, kaya hindi ako humihinto.