Yungib (en. Cave)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A natural opening in the ground, often resembling a dark and enclosed space.

Many animals live in this cave.

Maraming mga hayop ang naninirahan sa yungib na ito.

A place that can serve as refuge or hiding spot from the elements.

People used the cave as their shelter during the storm.

Ginamit ng mga tao ang yungib bilang kanilang kanlungan sa panahon ng bagyo.

A large underground space created by natural processes like rock dissolution.

The cave was formed from the long dissolution of limestone.

Ang yungib ay nabuo mula sa matagal na paglusaw ng limestone.

indigenous Filipino term

enter the cave

enter a dark place to hide or take a rest

pumasok sa yungib

creation

The process of creating natural formations.

likha

bodega or store

Let's go to the yungib to buy some snacks.

Punta tayo sa yungib para bumili ng snacks.

hideout or hidden spot

In that yungib, it's fun to share secrets.

Doon sa yungib, nakakatuwang magkuwentuhan ng mga secrets.

secret place for hangouts

We have a yungib behind the school where we hang out.

Yungib kami ng barkada sa likod ng school.