Palibot (en. Surroundings)

pah-lee-bot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The nature or area surrounding a person or object.
The surroundings of the town are filled with trees.
Ang mga palibot ng bayan ay puno ng mga punongkahoy.
Things or elements that surround another thing.
Make sure your surroundings are clean for a better environment.
Tiyaking malinis ang iyong mga palibot upang maging maayos ang iyong kalikasan.

Etymology

Root word of 'libot' which means to circle or to go around.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surroundings of the home
The things that are around a house.
mga palibot ng tahanan

Related Words

to circle
It refers to the action of circling or going around an area.
libot
environment
Refers to the entirety of nature surrounding us.
kapaligiran

Slang Meanings

referring to a place or surroundings
Around the school, there are a lot of eateries.
Dito sa palibot ng school, ang daming kainan.
people surrounding someone
The people around seem happy.
Yung mga tao sa palibot, mukhang masaya.
representing drama or issues in the area
There are a lot of rumors around the neighborhood.
Sa palibot ng barangay, ang daming tsismis.