Middle in Tagalog

“Middle” in Tagalog is “Gitna” – the central point or position between two extremes. Whether you’re describing physical location, time periods, or abstract concepts, understanding how to use “gitna” and its related terms will help you communicate more precisely in Tagalog.

[Words] = Middle

[Definition]

• Middle /ˈmɪd.əl/
• Noun: The point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something.
• Adjective: At an equal distance from the extremities of something; central.
• Verb: To place in the middle.

[Synonyms] = Gitna, Kalagitnaan, Sentro, Puso, Tunga-tunga, Pagitan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The house is located in the middle of the town.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bahay ay matatagpuan sa gitna ng bayan.
• Ex2_EN: She stood in the middle of the room waiting for instructions.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nakatayo sa gitna ng silid na naghihintay ng mga tagubilin.
• Ex3_EN: The middle section of the book is the most interesting part.
• Ex3_PH: Ang gitnang bahagi ng aklat ay ang pinaka-kawili-wiling bahagi.
• Ex4_EN: We arrived in the middle of the night.
• Ex4_PH: Dumating kami sa kalagitnaan ng gabi.
• Ex5_EN: The middle child often feels overlooked in the family.
• Ex5_PH: Ang gitnang anak ay madalas na nakakaramdam na napapabayaan sa pamilya.