daigdig
daigdíg with stress marks
world
Usage Note
Daigdig is the formal Tagalog term for the world or planet Earth, frequently used in literature, news, and academic contexts. In daily casual conversation, the Spanish-derived word 'mundo' is often used instead.
Examples
" Maganda ang ating daigdig. "
Natural Translation
Our world is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the our world.
" Pangalagaan natin ang ating daigdig. "
Natural Translation
Let us take care of our world.
Literal Translation
Take care we our world.
" Naniniwala ang marami na mababago natin ang daigdig kung magtutulungan ang bawat bansa laban sa pagbabago ng klima. "
Natural Translation
Many believe that we can change the world if every nation works together against climate change.
Literal Translation
Believe the many that can-change we the world if help-each-other the each nation against the change of climate.
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