Kalungtian (en. Greenery)

/kəˈluŋ.ti.ən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place rich in plants, especially those with green leaves.
The greenery in the town provides fresh air.
Ang kalungtian sa bayan ay nagbibigay ng sariwang hangin.
A state or condition of plants with minimal care.
The greenery in the forest seems to thrive even without intervention.
Ang mga kalungtian sa kagubatan ay tila umuunlad kahit na walang interbensyon.
An abode of nature that highlights the beauty of plants.
The greenery behind the house is a pride of the family.
Ang kalungtian sa likod ng bahay ay pinagmamalaki ng pamilya.

Etymology

derived from the word 'lungti' meaning green, combined with the suffix '-an' indicating a place or state

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the greenery
in the area of plants
sa kalungtian

Related Words

green
The color green often associated with nature and life.
lunti
nature
The world or surroundings composed of living organisms and their environment.
kalikasan

Slang Meanings

Broken or a problem
Is your laptop really kalungtian? Why haven't you had it fixed yet?
Talaga bang kalungtian ang laptop mo? Bakit di mo pa ito ipagawa?
Difficulty or trial
Life can sometimes be full of kalungtian, but we just need to fight on.
Ang buhay minsan ay puno ng kalungtian, pero kailangan lang natin lumaban.