Konstelasyon (en. Constellation)

kon-ste-la-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of stars forming a specific shape or form in the sky.
Orion is a famous constellation visible during winter.
Ang Orion ay isang tanyag na konstelasyon na makikita tuwing taglamig.
The name given to a particular group of stars.
The Pleiades is a constellation also known as 'The Seven Sisters'.
Ang Pleiades ay isang konstelasyon na kilala rin bilang 'Pitong Kapatid'.
A system of stars grouped based on their location and classification.
Many constellations have been studied by astronomers in the past.
Maraming mga konstelasyon ang napag-aralan ng mga astronomo sa nakaraan.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'constellatio' meaning 'the grouping of stars'

Common Phrases and Expressions

constellation of stars
a particular group of stars in the sky
konstelasyon ng mga bituin

Related Words

astronomy
The study of stars, planets, and other objects in space.
astronomiya
star
A large ball of gas that gives off light and heat, like the sun.
bituin

Slang Meanings

Group of stars that seem to resemble one another
Look at that constellation, it looks like a big dove!
Tingnan mo 'yang konstelasyon, parang isang malaking kalapati!
Group of people or things that are similar
Our squad is like a constellation, we're all different but complement each other.
Ang barkada namin ay parang konstelasyon, lahat kami magkaiba pero nagko-complement sa isa't isa.
A lot of factors affecting a situation
There are many constellations we need to consider before making a decision.
Maraming konstelasyon ang kailangan isaalang-alang bago tayo magdesisyon.