Kalampagan (en. Wilderness)

/kalaɱpaɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or part of nature that has not been traversed by humans.
The wilderness is full of wild animals and plants.
Ang kalampagan ay puno ng mga ligaw na hayop at mga halaman.
A territory that has not been affected by modernization.
Many people visit the wilderness to experience nature.
Maraming mga tao ang bumibisita sa kalampagan upang makasalamua ang kalikasan.

Etymology

From the word 'lampas' meaning to pass or go beyond.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move away from the wilderness
Leave the joy of nature.
lumayo sa kalampagan

Related Words

natural
Pertaining to nature.
likas
wild
Not made or targeted by humans.
wild

Slang Meanings

chatting or flirting
Even though she has a boyfriend, she still often flirts with other guys on social media.
Kahit na may boyfriend na siya, madalas pa rin siyang magkalampagan sa ibang guys sa social media.
close friendship
My friends and I are so close; we're always together.
Sobrang kalampagan kami ng mga kabarkada ko, lagi na lang kami magkasama.
going out together or get-together
Do you want to hang out later? We have a gathering at our place.
Gusto mo bang makipagkalampagan mamaya, may gathering kami sa bahay?