Kabundukan (en. Mountainous region)

/ka.bun.du.kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place with high land or mountains.
The mountainous region is a beautiful view filled with greenery.
Ang kabundukan ay isang magandang tanawin na puno ng berde.
A collection of mountains or higher landforms.
Many animals live in the mountainous area.
Maraming hayop ang nakatira sa kabundukan.
A place that often has a cold climate due to its height.
In the mountains, clouds frequently greet you.
Sa kabundukan, madalas na sumasalubong ang mga ulap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bundok' with the locative suffix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the mountains
in a high place or mountain
nasa kabundukan

Related Words

mountain
A high landform that is higher than the plain.
bundok
mountain analysis
The process of studying and analyzing the characteristics of mountains.
pagsusuri ng kabundukan

Slang Meanings

Mountain or high place that feels like it's all hills.
We need to climb the mountain to get a good view.
Kailangang umakyat sa kabundukan para makakuha ng magandang tanawin.
Often referred to as a 'nature trip.'
We didn't do much but bond in the mountains with friends.
Walang masyadong ginawa kundi ang mag-bonding sa kabundukan kasama ang mga kaibigan.
A place full of adventures.
Every weekend, we go to the mountains for hiking.
Every weekend, sumasama kami sa kabundukan para mag-hiking.