hilaga
hilagà with stress marks
north
Usage Note
Hilaga is the standard term for the direction north, frequently used in news reports, weather forecasts, and geography. In casual urban conversation, however, many Tagalog speakers often use the English word "North" instead.
Examples
" Nasa hilaga ang bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our house is in the north.
Literal Translation
At north the house our.
" Ang Pilipinas ay nasa hilaga ng ekwador. "
Natural Translation
The Philippines is north of the equator.
Literal Translation
The Philippines is at north of equator.
" Ayon sa ulat ng panahon, isang malakas na bagyo ang papasok mula sa hilaga ngayong katapusan ng linggo. "
Natural Translation
According to the weather report, a strong typhoon will enter from the north this weekend.
Literal Translation
According to report of weather, one strong typhoon the entering from north this end of week.
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