Kahitaran (en. Environment)

/ka-hi-ta-ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The totality of physical characteristics of the surroundings that affect human life.
Caring for our environment is essential to maintain the balance of ecology.
Mahalaga ang pangangalaga sa ating kahitaran upang mapanatili ang balanse ng ekolohiya.
Nature and ecological systems that interact with each other.
We must be responsible in our actions that affect the environment.
Dapat tayong maging responsable sa mga gawain natin na nakakaapekto sa kahitaran.
Everything that is around us which forms the system of life.
The fate of our environment depends on us.
Nakasalalay sa atin ang kapalaran ng ating kahitaran.

Etymology

derived from the word 'kati' which means 'to be in harmony with nature'

Common Phrases and Expressions

take care of the environment
to be responsible for environmental preservation.
pangalagaan ang kahitaran
maintain the environment
to ensure the environment remains healthy.
mapanatili ang kahitaran

Related Words

ecology
The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
ekolohiya
protection
The process of defending and caring for natural resources.
pangalaga

Slang Meanings

Just going with the flow or moving without restraint.
The party was so fun, we were all just having a great time!
Ang saya-saya sa party, lahat kami kahitaran lang!
Not caring, just chilling.
As long as _____ is here, we're just going to chill!
Basta't nandiyan si _____, kahitaran lang kami!
Having fun as if there's no tomorrow.
We just had fun at the beach like there was no tomorrow!
Kahitaran lang ang peg namin sa beach!