Mining (en. Minahan)

maɪnɪŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of excavating or extracting minerals from the earth.
Mining is essential for the economic development of the country.
Ang pagmimina ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng ekonomiya ng bansa.
An industry focused on finding and extracting resources from nature.
The mining industry provides many jobs.
Ang industriya ng pagmimina ay nagbibigay ng maraming trabaho.

Etymology

The word 'mining' comes from the Latin word 'minere' which means 'to mine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mining site
A location where mining is carried out.
mining site

Related Words

mineral
A natural substance created from geological processes.
mineral
resources
Natural resources that can be processed and utilized.
yaman

Slang Meanings

Mining of wealth
There he goes, he's mining for his cryptos!
Yun na, nag-mining na siya para sa mga cryptos niya!
Searching for money
He said he was just mining on online projects.
Sabi niya, nag-mining lang siya sa mga projects sa online.