West in Tagalog

“West” in Tagalog is “Kanluran” – one of the four cardinal directions referring to the direction where the sun sets. This term is fundamental in navigation, geography, and everyday conversations about location and direction in the Philippines. Explore its complete usage below.

[Words] = West

[Definition]:

• West /wɛst/
• Noun: The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun sets; one of the four cardinal directions.
• Adjective: Lying toward, near, or facing the west.
• Adverb: To or toward the west.

[Synonyms] = Kanluran, Kalunuran, Kasilangan ng araw (sunset direction), Gawi ng kanluran

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The sun sets in the west every evening, creating a beautiful orange sky.
• Ex1_PH: Ang araw ay lumulubog sa kanluran tuwing gabi, lumilikha ng magandang kulay kahel na langit.
• Ex2_EN: Our house faces west, so we get plenty of afternoon sunlight.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aming bahay ay nakaharap sa kanluran, kaya kami ay nakakakuha ng maraming sikat ng araw sa hapon.
• Ex3_EN: The Philippines is located to the west of the Pacific Ocean.
• Ex3_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay matatagpuan sa kanluran ng Karagatang Pasipiko.
• Ex4_EN: They traveled west for three days to reach the coastal town.
• Ex4_PH: Sila ay naglakbay patungo sa kanluran nang tatlong araw upang maabot ang bayan sa baybayin.
• Ex5_EN: The west side of the island has the most beautiful beaches.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanlurang bahagi ng isla ay may pinakamagagandang dalampasigan.