Sabungol (en. Hilly area)

/sabungol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A landform that is steep and mountain-shaped.
The hilly area can be seen behind our village.
Ang sabungol ay makikita sa likod ng ating barangay.
A piece of land that is often used for farming due to its sandy texture.
Many farmers plant crops in the hilly area.
Maraming mga magsasaka ang nagtatanim sa sabungol.

Etymology

The word 'sabungol' comes from the term 'sabong' that refers to cockfighting and the meaning 'mountain' or 'ridge' describing a landform.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the hilly area
on a high part of the land
nasa sabungol

Related Words

bank
A lower part of land typically found next to the hilly area.
pangpang

Slang Meanings

Being chaotic or hectic.
There's so much work today, it's so sabungol here in the office!
Dami ng gawain ngayon, parang sabungol dito sa opisina!
Running around or dashing around like frantic.
He looks like he's sabungol, doesn’t know where to go.
Parang sabungol siya sa kakalakad, di malaman kung saan pupunta.
Overflowing happiness or excitement.
When she saw her friends, she was sabungol with joy!
Nang makita ang mga kaibigan, sabungol siya sa tuwa!