Usage Note
Gubat is the standard word for forest or jungle, used when discussing wildlife, rural landscapes, or nature in the Philippines. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a wild, overgrown, or messy area.
Examples
" Naglakad kami sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
We walked in the forest.
Literal Translation
Walked we in forest.
" Maraming hayop sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
There are many animals in the forest.
Literal Translation
Many animals in the forest.
" Bago pa magising ang araw, naglakbay na ang mangangaso patungo sa malalim na gubat. "
Natural Translation
Even before the sun woke up, the hunter set out toward the deep forest.
Literal Translation
Before still wake the sun, traveled already the hunter toward to deep that forest.
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