libis
líbis with stress marks
lowland; hillside; slope
Usage Note
Libis refers to the lower slope of a hill or the lowland area at the foot of a rise. It is used both as a geographic term and as part of place names across the Philippines. In Metro Manila, 'Libis' is a well-known district in Quezon City.
Examples
" May bahay sa libis. "
Natural Translation
There's a house on the hillside.
Literal Translation
Have house at hillside.
" Nakatira sila sa libis. "
Natural Translation
They live on the hillside.
Literal Translation
Live they at hillside.
" Ang mga magsasaka ay bumababa sa libis tuwing umaga para diligan ang mga halaman sa mababang bahagi ng burol. "
Natural Translation
The farmers go down to the lowland every morning to water the plants on the lower part of the hill.
Literal Translation
The plural farmers descend to-the lowland every morning to water the plants at low part of-the hill.
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