himpapawid
himpapáwid with stress marks
atmosphere
Usage Note
Himpapawid is the Tagalog word for the sky or atmosphere, carrying a poetic and formal register used in literature and scientific contexts. Its appearance in the Philippine national anthem Lupang Hinirang gives it a strong patriotic resonance that sets it apart from everyday words for sky.
Examples
" Maaliwalas ang himpapawid ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is clear today.
Literal Translation
Clear the atmosphere now.
" Malinis ang himpapawid ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The atmosphere is clean today.
Literal Translation
Clean the atmosphere now.
" Tuwing umaga, nakatingala ako sa himpapawid upang masdan ang mga ibong malayang lumilipad sa kalawakan. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, I look up at the sky to watch the birds flying freely across the expanse.
Literal Translation
Every morning, looking-up I at-the atmosphere in-order watch the birds freely flying at-the expanse.
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