Underground in Tagalog

Underground in Tagalog is “Ilalim ng lupa” or “Poong-lupa” – referring to something beneath the earth’s surface. This term encompasses both physical locations below ground and metaphorical meanings related to secret or hidden activities. Let’s explore the various contexts and uses of this versatile word.

[Words] = Underground

[Definition]:

• Underground /ˌʌndərˈɡraʊnd/
• Adjective 1: Situated beneath the surface of the ground.
• Adjective 2: Secret, hidden, or operating outside of official or mainstream channels.
• Noun 1: A space or area below the earth’s surface.
• Noun 2: A secret group or movement, especially one resisting authority.
• Adverb 1: Below the surface of the ground.

[Synonyms] = Ilalim ng lupa, Poong-lupa, Subterranean (Subterranyo), Sa ilalim, Lihim, Tago, Sekreta

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The workers discovered an underground tunnel while excavating the construction site.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nakatagpo ng ilalim ng lupa na tunel habang naghuhukay sa lugar ng konstruksiyon.
• Ex2_EN: The subway system operates underground to avoid surface traffic congestion.
• Ex2_PH: Ang subway system ay gumagana sa ilalim ng lupa upang maiwasan ang trapik sa ibabaw.
• Ex3_EN: Many resistance fighters joined the underground movement during the war.
• Ex3_PH: Maraming mga mandirigmang lumalaban ang sumali sa lihim na kilusan noong digmaan.
• Ex4_EN: The underground water source provides fresh drinking water for the village.
• Ex4_PH: Ang ilalim ng lupa na pinagmumulan ng tubig ay nagbibigay ng sariwang inuming tubig para sa nayon.
• Ex5_EN: The band started in the underground music scene before becoming mainstream.
• Ex5_PH: Ang banda ay nagsimula sa lihim na eksena ng musika bago naging popular.