Tambang (en. Mine)

tɐm.bɑŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where minerals or metals are extracted from the earth or underground.
Many people work in the gold mine in the town.
Maraming tao ang nagtatrabaho sa tambang ng ginto sa bayan.
A facility or operation related to mining.
This mine promotes more sustainable mining processes.
Ang tambang na ito ay nagtataguyod ng mas matutunaw na mga proseso sa pagmimina.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'támbar', meaning mine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coal mine
A place where coal is extracted.
tambang ng karbon
gold mine
A mine where gold is extracted.
tambang ng ginto

Related Words

miner
A person who works in a mine.
minero
mineral
A natural material extracted from the earth.
mineral

Slang Meanings

ride on a vehicle
Complete your fare so you won't get caught in the trip.
Kumpletuhin mo na ang tambang mo para hindi ka na mahuli sa biyahe.
change or excess payment
Don't forget your fare in change for the next ride.
Huwag kalimutan ang tambang mo sa barya para sa susunod na sakay.
a large sum of money needed
Wow, life's fare has become a bit heavy these days.
Naku, medyo mabigat ang tambang sa buhay ngayon.