Orbita (en. Orbit)

/orˈbita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The path taken by a celestial body around another celestial body.
The Earth revolves in its orbit around the sun.
Ang mundo ay umiikot sa kanyang orbita sa paligid ng araw.
The specification of a surrounding or encircled pathway.
The satellite is in the right orbit to capture images of the Earth.
Ang satellite ay nasa tamang orbita upang makuha ang mga larawan ng mundo.
The space where an object is controlled by gravity.
The orbit of the moon continuously changes due to Earth's gravity.
Ang orbita ng buwan ay patuloy na nagbabago dahil sa grabidad ng mundo.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'orbita'

Common Phrases and Expressions

happy orbiting
a greeting referring to the good rotation of celestial bodies
maligayang pag-ikot sa orbita

Related Words

orbital
Related to orbit or orbital paths.
orbital
satellite
A body that orbits around a larger body.
satellite

Slang Meanings

Chaos or confusion
Wow, your orbit is really off, it's like you're not in your right mind!
Grabe, iba talaga 'yung orbita mo parang wala sa tamang isip!
Color of life or drama
It seems like their relationship is always in the orbit of drama.
Parang laging nasa orbita ng drama ang relasyon nila.
Grudge or anger
He's still in the orbit of a grudge because of what happened.
Nasa orbita pa rin siya ng sama ng loob dahil sa nangyari.