East in Tagalog

“East” in Tagalog translates to “silangan” or “silanganan,” referring to the cardinal direction where the sun rises. This fundamental directional term is essential for navigation, geography, and daily conversation. Discover its various uses, related terms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = East

[Definition]

• East /iːst/
• Noun 1: The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points of the compass.
• Noun 2: The eastern part of a region, country, or specified area.
• Adjective: Located in, directed toward, or facing the east.
• Adverb: Toward the east; in an easterly direction.

[Synonyms] = Silangan, Silanganan, Sidlakan, Sinilangan, Timog-silangan (Southeast), Hilagang-silangan (Northeast)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
• Ex1_PH: Ang araw ay sumikat sa silangan at lulubog sa kanluran.
• Ex2_EN: Our house faces east, so we get morning sunlight.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aming bahay ay nakaharap sa silangan, kaya nakakakuha kami ng sikat ng araw sa umaga.
• Ex3_EN: The East Asian countries have rich cultural traditions.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga bansa sa Silangang Asya ay may mayamang kultura at tradisyon.
• Ex4_EN: We traveled east for about three hours to reach the beach.
• Ex4_PH: Naglakbay kami patungo sa silangan ng tatlong oras upang makarating sa dalampasigan.
• Ex5_EN: The wind is blowing from the east today.
• Ex5_PH: Ang hangin ay humihihip mula sa silangan ngayong araw.