Patagin (en. Plain)

/paˈtaɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A vast and flat land without significant elevation or mountains.
The plains are often ideal for farming.
Ang mga patagin ay kadalasang tamang-tama para sa pagsasaka.
A land consisting of grasslands or low plants.
Many animals graze in the plains.
Maraming hayop ang kumakain sa mga patagin.

Etymology

The current origin is said to come from the word 'patag', meaning flat or level.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flat land
a wide piece of land with no steep elevations.
patag na lupain

Related Words

shrub
A type of plant commonly found in plains.
palumpong
plain area
A wide flat area, often used for agriculture.
kapatagan

Slang Meanings

killer, captivating
Your dress is so beautiful, it's to die for!
Ang ganda ng dress mo, patagin na patagin!.
smooth, polished
Mark's presentation was so smooth that he won.
Ang presentation ni Mark ay patagin kaya siya ang nanalo.
simple, easy to figure out
His joke is straightforward, easy to understand.
Ang joke niya ay patagin, madaling maintindihan.