Sandwich in Tagalog

Sand in Tagalog is “Buhangin.” This common word refers to the fine, loose granular material found on beaches, deserts, and construction sites. Understanding “buhangin” helps you describe landscapes, discuss building materials, and talk about recreational activities in Filipino contexts. Let’s explore the complete linguistic breakdown below.

[Words] = Sand

[Definition]:

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

[Synonyms] = Buhangin, Balas, Burak, Dalampasigan (in beach context)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The children built a castle out of sand on the beach during summer vacation.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay gumawa ng kastilyo mula sa buhangin sa dalampasigan noong bakasyon sa tag-aras.

Ex2_EN: Construction workers need sand, cement, and gravel to make concrete for the building foundation.
Ex2_PH: Ang mga manggagawa sa konstruksyon ay nangangailangan ng buhangin, semento, at graba upang gumawa ng kongkreto para sa pundasyon ng gusali.

Ex3_EN: The carpenter will sand the wooden table to make it smooth before applying varnish.
Ex3_PH: Ang karpintero ay mag-sand ng mesang kahoy upang gawing makinis bago maglagay ng barnís.

Ex4_EN: Desert sand can reach extremely high temperatures during the day and become cold at night.
Ex4_PH: Ang buhangin sa disyerto ay maaaring umabot sa napakataas na temperatura sa umaga at magiging malamig sa gabi.

Ex5_EN: The hourglass uses flowing sand to measure time in a traditional and elegant way.
Ex5_PH: Ang orasan ng buhangin ay gumagamit ng dumadaloy na buhangin upang sukatin ang oras sa tradisyonal at eleganteng paraan.