Usage Note
Lalawigan is the Tagalog term for a Philippine province, the primary administrative division below the national level. Filipinos often contrast 'lalawigan' with 'lungsod' (city) when discussing rural versus urban life. Going home to one's province for holidays is a deeply cultural act called 'uwian'.
Examples
" Malayo ang aming lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
Our province is far.
Literal Translation
Far the our province.
" Malayo ang lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
The province is far.
Literal Translation
Far the province.
" Tuwing Pasko, umuuwi kami sa lalawigan upang makasama ang buong pamilya sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, we go home to the province to be with the whole family in the countryside.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, go-home we to-the province in-order-to be-with the whole family in countryside.
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