Pampook (en. Local)
pam-pook
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referring to something associated with a specific place or community.
The local culture of the people in this area is very vibrant.
Ang pampook na kultura ng mga tao sa lugar na ito ay napaka-makulay.
A translation of the word 'local' often used in the context of geography.
Local cuisine showcases the unique flavors of our town.
Ang pampook na pagkain ay nagpapakita ng mga natatanging lasa ng aming bayan.
Etymology
from the word 'pook' meaning 'place' combined with the adjective 'pam' which describes a type or quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
local products
Products that originate from a specific location.
pampook na produkto
local traditions
Traditions that are alive in a specific community.
pampook na tradisyon
Related Words
place
Means area or space.
pook
community
A group of people living in a particular area.
komunidad
Slang Meanings
local style or the lifestyle of people in a place
Those new shoes of his are local style because they're really fancy.
Yung bago niyang sapatos, pampook 'yan, kasi ang sosyal.
local products or made in one's own town
I’ll just get some local food products from the market.
Kukuha lang ako ng pampook na produktong pagkain mula sa merkado.
traditional or characteristic elements of a place's culture
I want local art for my house.
Gusto ko ng pampook na sining para sa bahay ko.