Kutaban (en. Territory)
/kuˈtαbɑn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that is defended or occupied.
The territory of the warriors is full of obstacles.
Ang kutaban ng mga mandirigma ay puno ng mga hadlang.
A place considered attractive or important for a group or individual.
In their territory, they provide services to the community.
Sa kanilang kutaban, nagbibigay sila ng serbisyo sa komunidad.
An area with boundaries surrounded by obstacles or defenses.
The city’s territory has walls defending it.
Ang kutaban ng siyudad ay may mga pader na nagtatanggol dito.
Etymology
Nagmula ang salitang ito sa ugat na 'kuta' na may kahulugang 'pook' o 'lugar' na pinagtatanggol.
Common Phrases and Expressions
town fort
territory of the town or community
kuta ng bayan
has an important territory
has an important territory
may kutabang mahalaga
Related Words
fort
A structure or place serving as a defense.
kuta
occupation
The subjugation of an area under the power of another group.
sinasakupan
Slang Meanings
A hit that should be or is unpleasant.
I'm hit by his accusations, that's not true!
Kutat ako sa mga akusasyon niya, hindi naman totoo 'yan!
Rumors or gossip without basis.
Don't believe the gossip, there's no truth to that.
Huwag kang maniwala sa kutab, wala 'yang katotohanan.
A slight pinch or mild difficulty.
My homework struggle is just a little, I can handle that!
Ang kutaban ko sa homework ay kahit konti lang, kaya ko na yan!