Katawanglupa (en. Earthly body)
/katawang-lupa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to the physical body of a human or another being.
The earthly body shows our humanity.
Ang katawanglupa ay nagpapakita ng ating pagkatao.
Can imply the material aspect of life.
We need to take care of our earthly body for good health.
Kailangan nating alagaan ang ating katawanglupa para sa mabuting kalusugan.
A terminology used in philosophy to describe a person.
The earthly body is part of our journey in the world.
Ang katawanglupa ay bahagi ng ating paglalakbay sa mundo.
Etymology
Katawanglupa comes from the words 'katawan' meaning 'body' in English, and 'lupa' referring to 'earth' or 'ground'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
earthly body
Refers to the physical aspect of a person.
katawang lupa
Related Words
spirit
Refers to the immaterial part of a person or soul.
espiritu
corporeal
The state of being a person or of physical form.
katawanan
Slang Meanings
a person without power or wealth
We're like mere mortals here, without a voice in the decisions.
Para lang tayong katawanglupa dito, walang boses sa mga desisyon.
ordinary person
He's just a regular guy working every day to make a living.
Siya ay isang katawanglupa lang na nagtatrabaho araw-araw para kumita.
without any special traits
He doesn't have any special talent; he's just an average Joe in the group.
Wala siyang special talent, katawanglupa lang talaga siya sa grupo.