Lungsod (en. City)

ˈluŋsod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A large area identified as a center of economic and urban culture.

Manila is a city full of history.

Ang Maynila ay isang lungsod na puno ng kasaysayan.

An administrative division with its own governing body.

The city of Quezon has its own mayor.

Ang lungsod ng Quezon ay may sariling alkalde.

An area with a high population compared to villages or municipalities.

Many people live in the city compared to the countryside.

Maraming tao ang nakatira sa lungsod kumpara sa kanayunan.

from Spanish 'ciudad'

city of heroes

A city renowned for historical figures or events.

lungsod ng mga bayani

city life

The lifestyle in an urban area.

buhay lungsod

urbanization

The process of development and growth of cities.

urbanisasyon

municipality

An area smaller than a city with its own governing body.

municipalidad

village

This city feels like just a village.

Parang barrio lang ang dating ng lungsod na 'to.

city

Here in the city, everything feels fast!

Dito sa syudad, parang lahat mabilis!

metropolis

Life in the metropolis is intense, it's full of people!

Matindi ang buhay sa metropolis, puro tao!