Surround in Tagalog

“Surround” in Tagalog is “Palibutan” – the word used to describe encircling or being all around something or someone. This versatile term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. Explore the different ways to express this concept in Filipino below.

[Words] = Surround

[Definition]:

• Surround /səˈraʊnd/
• Verb: To be all around something or someone; to enclose on all sides.
• Verb: To move into position around someone or something in order to capture or protect them.
• Noun: The area or border around something.

[Synonyms] = Palibutan, Kubkubin, Paligiran, Kulungin, Balutan, Pumalibot

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The police surrounded the building to prevent anyone from escaping.
• Ex1_PH: Pinalibutan ng pulisya ang gusali upang pigilan ang sinumang tumakas.
• Ex2_EN: Tall mountains surround the peaceful valley.
• Ex2_PH: Mataas na bundok ang pumapalibot sa mapayapang lambak.
• Ex3_EN: She loves to surround herself with positive people.
• Ex3_PH: Mahilig niyang palibutan ang kanyang sarili ng mga positibong tao.
• Ex4_EN: The garden is surrounded by a white wooden fence.
• Ex4_PH: Ang hardin ay napapalibutan ng puting kahoy na bakod.
• Ex5_EN: They surrounded the campfire and sang songs together.
• Ex5_PH: Pinalibutan nila ang apoy ng kampo at sabay-sabay na umawit.