Mina (en. Mine)
/mina/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where minerals or metals are extracted from the ground.
The gold mine is located in the remote mountains.
Ang minahan ng ginto ay matatagpuan sa malalayong bundok.
The process of searching for and extracting minerals from the ground.
Mining is an important industry in the country's economy.
Ang pagmimina ay isang mahalagang industriya sa ekonomiya ng bansa.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'mina' meaning 'mine'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gold mine
A mine that contains gold.
minang ginto
Related Words
miner
An individual who works in a mine.
minero
mining
The activity of extracting minerals from the ground.
pagmimina
Slang Meanings
beloved
Mina, bestie, how have you been?!
Mina, beshie, kamusta ka na?!
lots of fun
It was so fun, there were so many 'minang-mina' at the party!
Ang saya, ang daming minang-mina sa party!