North in Tagalog

“North” in Tagalog is “Hilaga” – this is the cardinal direction pointing toward the North Pole. “Hilaga” is used in navigation, geography, and daily conversation when referring to the northern direction or region. Learn how to use this essential directional term in various contexts below.

[Words] = North

[Definition]:

• North /nɔːrθ/
• Noun 1: The direction toward the point of the horizon 90° counterclockwise from east.
• Noun 2: The northern part of a region, country, or area.
• Adjective: Located in or toward the north.
• Adverb: Toward or in the direction of the north.

[Synonyms] = Hilaga, Norte, Northern, Hilagang bahagi, Hilagaan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The compass needle always points to the north.
• Ex1_PH: Ang karayom ng kompass ay laging tumuturo sa hilaga.
• Ex2_EN: We are traveling north to visit our relatives in the province.
• Ex2_PH: Kami ay naglalakbay patungong hilaga upang bisitahin ang aming mga kamag-anak sa probinsya.
• Ex3_EN: The north side of the building gets less sunlight.
• Ex3_PH: Ang hilagang bahagi ng gusali ay nakakakuha ng mas kaunting sikat ng araw.
• Ex4_EN: They live in the north part of Manila.
• Ex4_PH: Nakatira sila sa hilagang bahagi ng Maynila.
• Ex5_EN: The cold wind is blowing from the north.
• Ex5_PH: Ang malamig na hangin ay humihihip mula sa hilaga.