Timog (en. South)
/ti.mog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A direction on the compass opposite to north.
The sun sets in the south.
Ang araw ay lumulubog sa timog.
One of the four main directions.
The flags are facing south.
Ang mga bandila ay nakatutok sa timog.
The region located in the southern part of a place.
The Philippines is south of China.
Ang Pilipinas ay nasa timog ng Tsina.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'sud', which means south.
Common Phrases and Expressions
south of the country
The part of a country located in the south.
timog ng bansa
Related Words
north
A direction opposite to south.
hilaga
east
A direction lying to the south of east.
silangan
west
A direction opposite to east.
kanluran
Slang Meanings
directions or locations, particularly in a casual context
Let's go south, there's a delicious restaurant there!
Punta tayo sa timog, may masarap na kainan doon!
a slang term for a laid-back or chill vibe
When we went to the beach, our mood was so relaxed.
Nang pumunta kami sa beach, sobrang timog ng mood namin.
referring to southern Philippines in a friendly way
The people from the south are so fun to be with!
Ang mga tao sa timog, ang saya kasama!