From root: ligid
Usage Note
Kaligiran is a formal native Tagalog term for environment or surroundings, derived from ligid (around). It is the preferred word in formal and academic writing on ecology and environmental science, as well as in government policy. In casual speech, Filipinos often use the English loanword environment directly.
Examples
" Linisin natin ang kaligiran. "
Natural Translation
Let's clean up the environment.
Literal Translation
Clean we the environment.
" Dapat nating pangalagaan ang ating kaligiran para sa susunod na henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
We must protect our environment for the next generation.
Literal Translation
Must we protect the our environment for the next generation.
" Kung patuloy nating sisirain ang kaligiran, ang mga susunod na henerasyon ang siyang magdurusa sa mga epekto nito. "
Natural Translation
If we keep destroying the environment, it is the next generations who will suffer from its effects.
Literal Translation
If continuing we will-destroy the environment, the next generations the ones-who will-suffer in-the effects its.
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