Heopisika (en. Geography)

/hɛ.oˈpis.ika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A science that studies the physical characteristics of the world, including landforms and bodies of water.
In geography class, we will discuss mountains and seas.
Sa klase ng heopisika, ating tatalakayin ang mga bundok at dagat.
It reflects the interaction between humans and the environment.
Geography is closely tied to anthropology.
Mahigpit na nakatali ang heopisika sa antropolohiya.
The analysis and categorization of places based on their characteristics.
Geography is essential in understanding local cultures and economies.
Ang heopisika ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng mga lokal na kultura at ekonomiya.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'geōgraphia', meaning 'description of the earth'

Common Phrases and Expressions

geophysical characteristics
aspects of a place related to its physical form
heopisikal na katangian
geophysical studies
analysis of the physical aspects of the world
mga heopisikal na pag-aaral

Related Words

topography
A science focused on the details of a place's surface.
topograpiya
climatology
A science that studies climate and its changes.
klimatolohiya

Slang Meanings

Boss
Who is the boss of this group?
Sino ba 'yung hepe ng grupo na 'to?
Cramped or tight
I don't have time, the deadline is tight!
Wala akong oras, hapit na ang deadline!
Messy or complicated
The situation here is so messy!
Napaka-pechay ng sitwasyon dito!