Karagatang Pasipiko
Karagatáng Pasipíko with stress marks
Pacific Ocean
Usage Note
Karagatang Pasipiko is the formal Tagalog name for the Pacific Ocean, combining karagatan (ocean/sea) with the Tagalog rendering of Pacific. It is used in formal writing, geography education, and news media, though everyday speakers often simply say Pasipiko.
Examples
" Malawak ang Karagatang Pasipiko. "
Natural Translation
The Pacific Ocean is vast.
Literal Translation
Vast the Pacific-Ocean.
" Ang Pilipinas ay nakapaligid ng Karagatang Pasipiko sa silangan. "
Natural Translation
The Philippines is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east.
Literal Translation
The Philippines is surrounded by-the Pacific-Ocean in-the east.
" Maraming bagyo ang nabubuo sa Karagatang Pasipiko bago tumama ang mga ito sa baybayin ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
Many typhoons form in the Pacific Ocean before they strike the coast of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Many typhoon the forming in-the Pacific-Ocean before strike the these on-the coast of the Philippines.
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