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    Pais (en. Country)

    pís

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place with defined borders and government.
    The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia.
    Ang Pilipinas ay isang pais sa Timog-Silangang Asya.
    A collective unit of people with a common race or culture.
    The people in each country have their own traditions.
    Ang mga tao sa bawat pais ay may kanya-kanyang tradisyon.
    A state recognized at an international level.
    The United States is a powerful country in the world.
    Ang Estados Unidos ay isang makapangyarihang pais sa mundo.

    Etymology

    In Spanish, 'país' means 'country'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land of heroes
    A reference to a place full of people with lofty aims and sacrifices for the country.
    bansa ng mga bayani
    citizens of the country
    The people who belong to a particular country.
    mga mamamayan ng bansa

    Related Words

    nation
    A country with citizen assemblies that collectively set laws and government.
    bansang bayan
    international
    Related to interactions with other countries worldwide.
    internasyonal

    Slang Meanings

    poking or teasing
    You're like a poke, intentionally messing with others.
    Parang pais ka, sinasadyang magpaloko sa iba.
    show-off, always wanting attention
    There are so many show-offs at the party, always wanting to be the star.
    Ang daming pais sa party, laging bida.
    skyrocketing or increasing rapidly
    The likes on his post skyrocketed.
    Bumuhos ang pais sa likes sa post niya.