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    Kanluran (en. West)

    kan-loo-ran

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A geographical direction referring to the western part of a place or map.
    The west is the direction where the sun can be seen setting in the sky.
    Ang kanluran ay ang direksyon kung saan nakikita ang araw habang lumiligid sa kalangitan.
    The part of the world that involves countries in the western hemisphere.
    Many countries in the west are advancing in technology.
    Maraming mga bansa sa kanluran ang umuunlad sa teknolohiya.
    A cultural context often referring to ideas or practices from the Western world.
    Western culture has a profound influence on this world.
    Ang kanlurang kultura ay may malalim na impluwensya sa mundong ito.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'occidente'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    western part of the world
    Refers to the countries and territories in the western hemisphere.
    kanlurang bahagi ng mundo
    crossing to the west
    Traveling in the direction towards the western part.
    tumatawid sa kanluran

    Related Words

    east
    The opposite of west, direction of east.
    silangan
    north
    Refers to the direction of north, opposite of south.
    hilaga
    south
    Refers to the direction of south, opposite of north.
    timog

    Slang Meanings

    There on the left side.
    The new mall is to the west of the town.
    Nasa kanluran ng bayan ang bagong mall.
    The direction where the sun sets.
    Look at the beautiful sunset in the west.
    Tingnan mo ang ganda ng sunset sa kanluran.
    The side of the world that is usually cooler.
    It's colder in the west compared to the south.
    Mas malamig sa kanluran kumpara sa timog.