Sangkalibutan (en. Universe)

sang-ka-li-bu-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The totality of everything, including all planets, stars, and other entities in space.
The universe is full of mysteries and undiscovered planets.
Ang sangkalibutan ay puno ng mga misteryo at hindi pa natutuklasang mga planeta.
A vast space where everything exists.
Here on earth, we are part of the universe filled with life.
Dito sa lupa, bahagi tayo ng sangkalibutan na puno ng buhay.

Etymology

The term originates from the words 'sang' (one) and 'kalibutan' (world or earth).

Common Phrases and Expressions

universe
Sometimes used synonymously with sangkalibutan but focused on space or the cosmos.
sangkalawakan

Related Words

nature
Refers to the natural world or natural things.
kalikasan
universe
A broader term referring to the totality of all things and space.
uniberso

Slang Meanings

So vast or thousands
This person has a ton of problems!
Ang taong ito, may sangkalibutan na problema!
So many
There were a ton of people at the concert last night.
May sangkalibutan na tao sa concert kagabi.
As big as the whole world
My debt is as big as the whole world.
Ang laki ng sangkalibutan na ng aking utang.