Gruta (en. Cave)
/ˈɡruta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural formation that creates a passage or cave under the ground.
These tourists traveled to the cave in the mountain.
Ang mga turistang ito ay naglakbay papunta sa gruta sa bundok.
A place usually found in areas with many rocks or mountains.
The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Ang gruta ay puno ng mga stalactite at stalagmite.
Can be used as a shelter or home for some animals.
Bats usually stay behind the cave.
Ang mga paniki ay karaniwang namamalagi sa likod ng gruta.
Etymology
From Spanish 'gruta'
Common Phrases and Expressions
ice cave
A cave that has ice inside which can be visited by people.
gruta ng yelo
Related Words
rock
A solid material part of nature from which caves are typically formed.
bato
mountain
A high landform that can be the home of caves.
bundok
Slang Meanings
Place full of joy or fun (with friends)
At the gruta, our crew had so much fun!
Doon sa gruta, ang saya-saya ng mga tropa natin!
A slang term for a hidden place where secret mischief happens
Come on, let's go to the gruta, we can do lots of stuff there.
Tara, sa gruta tayo, madami tayong pwedeng gawin dun.
A gathering of people to have fun and enjoy
We might have a gruta this weekend, you should join!
Baka may gruta kami sa weekend, sali ka!