Planeta (en. Planet)

/plaˈne.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A celestial body that orbits around a star.
Earth is a planet in the solar system.
Ang Earth ay isang planeta sa solar system.
Any large object in space that does not emit its own light.
There are many planets in our galaxy.
Maraming planeta sa ating galaxy.
A part of the cosmos important for studies in astrophysics.
The study of planets is part of astrophysics.
Ang pag-aaral ng mga planeta ay bahagi ng astrophysics.

Etymology

From Latin 'planeta', meaning 'wandering star'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

planets in the solar system
All the planets that orbit the sun.
mga planeta sa solar system
red planet
Referring to Mars due to its color.
red planet

Related Words

star
A large cloud of gas that shines and emits light.
bituin
satellite
An object that orbits around a planet.
satellite

Slang Meanings

joy or happiness
She's so happy, it's like she's on a planet of joy!
Sobrang saya niya, parang nasa planeta siya ng kasiyahan!
lower class people
Those people on the corner are such low-tier folks!
Ayang mga tao sa kanto, sobrang planetang bukas!
world or surroundings
We need to take care of our planet for the next generations.
Kailangan natin alagaan ang ating planeta para sa mga susunod na henerasyon.