Hilaga (en. North)
/hiˈlaɡa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the world that points to the upper part of a map.
North usually serves as a reference point for directions on maps.
Ang hilaga ay karaniwang nagiging batayan ng direksyon sa mga mapa.
A direction in a compass opposite to south.
We traveled north on our journey.
Naglakbay kami patungong hilaga sa aming paglalakbay.
Often referred to in terms of the conditions or climate of the northern region.
Pine trees reflect the cold climate in the north.
Sinasalamin ng mga puno ng pino ang malamig na klima sa hilaga.
Etymology
Tagalog word meaning a direction or part of the world.
Common Phrases and Expressions
north of the country
A term referring to the northern part of a country.
hilaga ng bansa
return to the north
May refer to traveling back to the northern direction.
bumalik sa hilaga
Related Words
northwest
A level of north that connects the directions of north and west.
hilagatin
east
The part of the world that points to the right when north is at the top.
silangan
Slang Meanings
north
We went north for an outing in the summer.
Pumunta kami sa hilaga para mag-outing sa tag-init.
sunrise
I want to see the north at dawn, the sunrise is beautiful.
Gusto kong makita ang hilaga sa bukang-liwayway, ang ganda ng sikat ng araw.