Sagitnang (en. Northeast)

sagit-nang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the direction between north and east.
The storm passed through the northeastern part of the country.
Ang bagyo ay dumaan sa sagitnang bahagi ng bansa.

Etymology

root word: 'sagit' + 'nang'

Common Phrases and Expressions

northeast wind
wind coming from the northeast
sagitnang hangin

Related Words

direction
The way or path towards a specific location.
direksyon
north
A direction on the map, upwards.
hilaga
east
A direction on the map, to the right.
silangan

Slang Meanings

Awesome or extraordinary
Aling Nena's voice is sagitnang; it's like she’s a professional singer.
Ang sagitnang boses ni Aling Nena, grabe! Para siyang professional singer.
Super happiness or excitement
When my favorite band arrived, I felt sagitnang happiness.
Pagdating ng paborito kong banda, sagitnang saya ang naramdaman ko.