Patimog (en. South)

/patiˈmoɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The direction or part of the world that is underneath the north.
The south is often depicted in maps.
Ang patimog ay madalas na inilarawan sa mga mapa.
The part of land that is far from the north.
Many bodies of water can be found in the southern part of the country.
Maraming mga anyong tubig ang matatagpuan sa patimog na bahagi ng bansa.
A general term referring to the southern direction.
We traveled south towards the next town.
Naglakbay kami patimog patungo sa susunod na bayan.

Etymology

This is a Tagalog word, possibly derived from the word 'timog' with an additional transformation in form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

southern wind
Wind coming from the southern direction.
patimog na hangin
southern town
Town located in the south.
patimog na bayan

Related Words

direction
A line or path along which one can travel or change location.
direksyon
land
The surface of the world inhabited by people and other beings.
lupa

Slang Meanings

the lowest level of a person or thing
Of course, in their group, he's the patimog because he contributes nothing.
Siyempre, sa kanilang grupo, siya ang patimog kasi wala siyang ambag.
the act of calling someone worthless
Why are you paying attention to him? He's such a patimog.
Bakit mo siya pinapansin? Ang dami-dami niyang patimog.