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!