Lunsod (en. City)

loon-sohd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large area inhabited by many people and featuring various establishments and community services.
Manila is a well-known city in the Philippines.
Ang Maynila ay isang kilalang lunsod sa Pilipinas.
An administrative unit that often has its own government.
There are laws that exist in every city.
May mga batas na umiiral sa bawat lunsod.
A place where culture, trade, and industry thrive.
Cebu is a city rich in culture and history.
Ang Cebu ay isang lunsod na mayaman sa kultura at kasaysayan.

Etymology

From Spanish 'ciudad' meaning city or town.

Common Phrases and Expressions

community living in the city
Interaction or living of people in a city.
pagsasama-sama sa lunsod
revitalize the city
Development of services and livelihood in a city.
buhayin ang lunsod

Related Words

urbanization
The process of development of cities and towns.
urbanisasyon
municipality
A smaller type of administrative unit compared to a city.
munisipyo

Slang Meanings

town (town or city)
I live in the town of Marikina.
Doon ako sa bayan ng Marikina nakatira.
city (slang for urban area)
Come to the city later, there's an event.
Sama ka sa city mamaya, may event.
city (another term for city)
Let's go to the city to shop.
Pumunta tayo sa syudad para magshopping.