Katihan (en. Wilderness)

/ka.ti.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place filled with plants and trees; an undeveloped part of nature.
The tourists went to the wilderness to see the natural resources.
Ang mga turista ay nagpunta sa katihan upang masilayan ang likas na yaman.
Land or area not inhabited by humans.
The wilderness is a habitat for many species of animals.
Ang katihan ay isang tahanan ng maraming uri ng mga hayop.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kati', meaning beauty or suitability of a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

farming in the wilderness
Cultivating crops in undeveloped areas.
pagsasaka sa katihan

Related Words

nature
The totality of God's creations in this world, including animals, plants, and landforms.
kalikasan
province
A political unit in the country that often has wilderness.
lalawigan

Slang Meanings

quick progress in something
The katihan of people in the meeting, it's like everyone is in a hurry.
Ang katihan ng mga tao sa meeting, parang lahat nagmamadali.
determination or focus on a goal
We need katihan to get the project.
Kailangan natin ng katihan para makuha ang proyekto.
active action or reaction
Mark always has katihan in discussions.
Laging may katihan si Mark sa mga diskusyon.
energized approach to tasks
The katihan of the team is contagious!
Ang katihan ng team ay nakakahawa!