Ground in Tagalog

“Ground” in Tagalog is “Lupa” or “Sahig” – referring to the earth’s surface or floor beneath our feet. This fundamental word has multiple meanings in Filipino, from soil and land to electrical grounding. Discover the rich ways Filipinos express this essential concept!

[Words] = Ground

[Definition]:

• Ground /ɡraʊnd/
• Noun 1: The solid surface of the earth; soil or land
• Noun 2: An area of land used for a particular purpose
• Verb 1: To prohibit or restrict someone from certain activities
• Verb 2: To crush or reduce something to small particles or powder

[Synonyms] = Lupa, Sahig, Lupain, Pader, Giniling, Batayan, Paligid

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children played happily on the ground near the playground.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay masayang naglaro sa lupa malapit sa palaruan.
• Ex2_EN: The coffee beans were freshly ground for the morning brew.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga butil ng kape ay sariwa pang giniling para sa umaga na timpla.
• Ex3_EN: His parents grounded him for a week because of his poor grades.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang mga magulang ay nag-ground sa kanya ng isang linggo dahil sa kanyang mahinang mga marka.
• Ex4_EN: The airplane landed safely on the ground after a long flight.
• Ex4_PH: Ang eroplano ay ligtas na dumapo sa lupa pagkatapos ng mahabang paglipad.
• Ex5_EN: The football match was held on neutral ground to ensure fairness.
• Ex5_PH: Ang laban sa football ay ginanap sa neutral na lupain upang masiguro ang patas na laban.