Oksidente (en. Occident)
ok-si-den-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the world located in the west.
The Occident includes countries in Europe and North America.
Ang Oksidente ay kinabibilangan ng mga bansa sa Europa at Hilagang Amerika.
A region involving cultures and societies that originated from the West.
Many cultures in the Occident have influenced the world.
Maraming kultura sa Oksidente ang naka-impluwensya sa mundo.
Refers to countries or places located in the western part of the globe.
The economies in the Occident are often more developed.
Ang mga ekonomiya sa Oksidente ay kadalasang mas maunlad.
Etymology
derived from the Spanish word 'occidente'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Occident and Orient
Reflecting the differences between cultures or ideologies in the West and East.
Oksidente at Silangan
towards the Occident
Direction or aspiration heading towards the western part.
patungo sa Oksidente
Related Words
orient
Refers to the part of the world located in the east, opposite of the occident.
silangan
Slang Meanings
accident
Oh no, he had an accident on the road last night.
Naku, nagka-oksidente siya sa daan kagabi.
unintentional
He was really surprised when he had an accident while playing.
Sobra siyang nagulat nung nagka-oksidente siya habang naglalaro.
snafu or mistake
How have your accidents at work been lately?
Kumusta naman ang mga oksidente mo sa trabaho lately?