Palibutan (en. Environment)

/pah-li-boo-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The entirety of things or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
A clean environment is important for everyone's health.
Mahalaga ang malinis na palibutan para sa kalusugan ng lahat.
A nature or space surrounding a particular area.
The environment of the forest is full of birds and animals.
Ang palibutan ng kagubatan ay puno ng mga ibon at mga hayop.
The conditions, characteristics, and influences that affect life.
We should be responsible for our environment to preserve it for future generations.
Dapat tayong maging responsable sa ating palibutan upang mapanatili ito para sa susunod na henerasyon.

Etymology

The term 'palibutan' originates from the root 'libut' meaning 'to surround.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

be responsible for the environment
Take steps to protect nature and local communities.
maging responsable sa palibutan
environment of nature
An area full of natural resources and landforms.
palibutan ng kalikasan

Related Words

nature
It refers to the natural elements that make up our world.
kalikasan
environment
It encompasses all things surrounding us that affect our lives.
kapaligiran

Slang Meanings

people or things surrounding
Who are our surroundings right now? The atmosphere seems fun!
Sino bang mga palibutan natin ngayon? Parang masaya ang atmosphere!
visitors from other places
There are a lot of visitors here, they seem to be enjoying their trip!
Marami palibutan dito, mukhang nag-eenjoy sila sa trip!
friends or companions
My friends are all here at the party, there's nothing boring here!
Sama-sama ang mga palibutan ko sa party, walang boring dito!