From root: hilaga
Usage Note
Hilagaan refers specifically to the northern portion or the northern territory of a specific place.
Examples
" Malamig sa hilagaan. "
Natural Translation
It is cold in the north.
Literal Translation
Cold in northern-side.
" Nasa hilagaan ang aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
Our house is on the northern side.
Literal Translation
Located at northern-side the our house.
" Sa hilagaan ng bansa matatagpuan ang mga bundok na nababalutan ng yelo tuwing taglamig. "
Natural Translation
In the northern part of the country you can find the mountains covered with ice every winter.
Literal Translation
At northern-side of-the country can-be-found the mountains that covered with ice every winter.
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