Sand in Tagalog

“Sand” in Tagalog translates to “Buhangin”. This word refers to the fine granular material found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds. Learn more about how this common term is used in everyday Filipino conversation.

[Words] = Sand

[Definition]:

• Sand /sænd/
• Noun 1: A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks.
• Noun 2: The sandy area of a beach or desert.
• Verb 1: To smooth or polish a surface with sandpaper or a mechanical sander.
• Verb 2: To sprinkle or cover with sand.

[Synonyms] = Buhangin, Baybaying buhangin, Dalisay na buhangin, Burak (coarse sand)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children love playing in the sand at the beach.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay gustong-gusto maglaro sa buhangin sa dalampasigan.
• Ex2_EN: We need to sand the wooden table before painting it.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan nating kisingin ang mesang kahoy bago ito pinturahan.
• Ex3_EN: The desert is covered with golden sand as far as the eye can see.
• Ex3_PH: Ang disyerto ay balot ng gintong buhangin hanggang sa aking nakikita.
• Ex4_EN: Construction workers mix sand with cement to make concrete.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga manggagawa sa konstruksiyon ay naghahalo ng buhangin sa semento upang gumawa ng kongkreto.
• Ex5_EN: Fine white sand makes this beach one of the most beautiful in the world.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pinong puting buhangin ay ginagawang isa sa pinakamaganda sa mundo ang tabing-dagat na ito.