Lupasaibabaw (en. Land surface)

lu-pas-ai-ba-baw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The upper part of the earth or land.
The land surface is often used for growing vegetables.
Ang lupasaibabaw ay madalas na ginagawang taniman ng mga gulay.
The part of the land that is visible or touchable.
The land surface is full of wildflowers in the summer.
Ang lupasaibabaw ay puno ng mga ligaw na bulaklak sa tag-init.
The area of land that is not buried or hidden.
We need to know the quality of the land surface before planting.
Kailangan nating alamin ang kalidad ng lupasaibabaw bago magtanim.

Etymology

Combined from 'lupa' and 'saibabaw'

Common Phrases and Expressions

land surface of the earth
Referring to the upper part of land that exists and forms the landscape.
lupasaibabaw ng lupa

Related Words

topography
The study of the shapes, forms, and features of the land.
topograpiya
nature
The entirety of the natural world, including land and all its elements.
kalikasan

Slang Meanings

don't worry
That's just surface level, you don't need to stress yourself out.
Lupasaibabaw lang 'yan, hindi mo na kailangang magpaka-stress.
it's easy
You thought it was hard, but it's just surface level.
Akala mo mahirap, pero lupasaibabaw lang 'yan.
considering trivial issues
The report is complete, but don't make it just superficial.
Kumpleto na ang report, pero huwag ito gawing lupasaibabaw.