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    Kota (en. City)

    /kota/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place with a dense population that offers various services.
    Manila is a large city in the Philippines.
    Ang Maynila ay isang malaking kota sa Pilipinas.
    A unit of governance responsible for local services.
    The city has its own officials managing the projects.
    Ang kota ay may sariling mga opisyal na namamahala sa mga proyekto.

    Etymology

    Originally from the Malay word 'kota' meaning 'fort' or 'wall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tourist in the city
    a person visiting the attractions of a city
    turista sa kota

    Related Words

    town
    A smaller unit of government typically covering towns and barangays.
    bayan
    metropolitan
    A large city that plays a significant role in economy and culture.
    metropolicano

    Slang Meanings

    From where
    Where are you from again? I'm from the city.
    Saan ka nga pala galing? Taga-kota ako.
    Hangout spot
    Let's meet at the hangout spot later, okay?
    Makita tayo sa kota mamaya, ha?
    Fun
    It's fun here in the city, so many people!
    Ang saya dito sa kota, ang daming tao!