Planetaryo (en. Planetarium)

/plaˈnɛtaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or facility used to display astronomical phenomena, often using projectors.
We went to the planetarium to see the presentation of the stars.
Pumunta kami sa planetaryo upang makita ang pagtatanghal ng mga bituin.
A device that simulates the movements of planets in space.
In the planetarium, you can see the simulated movement of planets in their orbits.
Sa planetaryo, makikita mo ang animo'y galaw ng mga planeta sa kanilang mga orbit.
A center for education in astronomy.
The planetarium offers astronomy workshops for students.
Nag-aalok ang planetaryo ng mga workshop sa astronomiya para sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

from the word 'planet' with the suffix '-ary' meaning 'related to planet'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Visit the planetarium
Invite people to go to the planetarium to learn about astronomy.
Bisitahin ang planetaryo

Related Words

astronomy
The science that studies stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
astronomiya
observatory
A facility used to observe the sky and celestial bodies.
observatory

Slang Meanings

where geeks gather
Come on, let's go to the planetarium, there's so much to learn and see!
Tara, punta tayo sa planetaryo, madami tayong matututunan at makikita!
a chill spot for science nerds
When I get bored, I go to the planetarium, it's fun and chill here.
Pag na-bored ako, dun ako sa planetaryo, ang saya at chill dito.
like a mini-universe
The planetarium is like a mini-universe, the stars are so beautiful!
Yung planetaryo, para siyang mini-universe, sobrang ganda ng mga stars!