Orihen (en. Origin)

/oˈrihen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The place or source of something.
The origin of her ideas came from her experiences.
Ang orihen ng kanyang mga ideya ay nagmula sa kanyang mga karanasan.
The history or background of a person or thing.
He enjoys studying the origin of different races.
Mahilig siyang pag-aralan ang orihen ng iba't ibang lahi.
The reason or cause of an event.
The origin of the problem is unclear.
Ang orihen ng problema ay hindi malinaw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Origin of life
Refers to the source of life.
Orihen ng buhay
Origin of culture
Refers to the source of a particular culture.
Orihen ng kultura

Related Words

nationality
Refers to a person's citizenship and origin.
nasyonalidad

Slang Meanings

origin or source
Where did you get the orihen of your new jacket?
Saan mo nakuha 'yang orihen ng bagong jacket mo?
local or from here
Hey, he's orihen from this town!
Uy, orihen siya dito sa bayan na 'to!