Silangan (en. East)

/si'laŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A direction that is to the right when facing north.

The east is the direction where the sun rises.

Ang silangan ay ang direksyon kung saan lumilitaw ang araw.

A part of the world commonly associated with countries like China and Japan.

Many countries in the east are rich in culture and tradition.

Maraming bansa sa silangan ang mayaman sa kultura at tradisyon.

The direction of treatment that is northeast and southeast.

The east is a distinct direction from north and south.

Ang silangan ay naiibang direksyon sa hilaga at timog.

from the word 'silang' meaning 'origin or direction where the sun rises.'

east of Asia

A region that includes countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.

silangan ng asya

west

The opposite of east, a direction where the sun sets.

kanluran

north

A direction towards the Arctic, the opposite of south.

hilaga

south

A direction towards the Antarctic, the opposite of north.

timog

left in direction, especially in the context of people referring to their origins or culture.

Let's go to the east for our traditions.

Doon tayo sa silangan para sa mga tradisyon natin.

places or states that include Asian countries.

Eastern countries are rich in culture.

Ang mga silanganing bansa ay mayaman sa kultura.