Territory in Tagalog

“Territory” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Teritoryo” or “Nasasakupan”, referring to an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state, or a specific area belonging to someone or something. This term is essential in geography, politics, and everyday conversations about boundaries and ownership. Let’s dive deeper into its meanings, synonyms, and practical usage in both languages.

[Words] = Territory

[Definition]

• Territory /ˈterɪtɔːri/
• Noun 1: An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
• Noun 2: An area defended by an animal or group of animals against others of the same species.
• Noun 3: A sphere of action, thought, or knowledge; a domain or field.

[Synonyms] = Teritoryo, Nasasakupan, Lupain, Saklaw, Rehiyon, Pook

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The Philippines has many disputed territories in the South China Sea.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay may maraming pinag-aagawang teritoryo sa South China Sea.
• Ex2_EN: Each sales representative is assigned a specific territory to cover.
• Ex2_PH: Bawat sales representative ay may itinalagang tiyak na nasasakupan na dapat niyang takpan.
• Ex3_EN: Wild animals often mark their territory to warn others to stay away.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga ligaw na hayop ay madalas na nagmamarka ng kanilang teritoryo upang balaan ang iba na lumayo.
• Ex4_EN: The company is expanding into new territories in Southeast Asia.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kumpanya ay lumalaki sa mga bagong teritoryo sa Timog-Silangang Asya.
• Ex5_EN: Understanding cultural differences is important when entering unfamiliar territory.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pag-unawa sa mga pagkakaiba ng kultura ay mahalaga kapag pumapasok sa hindi pamilyar na lupain.