Usage Note
Norte is the Spanish-derived word for north widely used in Filipino geography and everyday directions. It appears in place names such as Ilocos Norte and Nueva Ecija del Norte. While 'hilaga' is the native Tagalog word for north, 'norte' is equally understood and commonly used, especially in place names and formal geographical references.
Examples
" Nasa norte ang aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
Our house is in the north.
Literal Translation
Located-in north the our house.
" Sila ay naglakbay patungong norte. "
Natural Translation
They traveled towards the north.
Literal Translation
They are traveled towards north.
" Kapag tag-init, marami ang naglalakbay patungong norte upang takasan ang init ng siyudad at humanap ng presko. "
Natural Translation
During summer, many travel toward the north to escape the city's heat and find cooler air.
Literal Translation
When summer, many the travel toward north to escape the heat of city and find of coolness.
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